श्रेया
Shreya
Indian Names · female
Shreya derives from the Sanskrit 'śreyā', the feminine of 'śreya', meaning 'auspicious', 'the best', 'excellent', or 'one who is superior in all ways'. It is related to 'Shri' (the auspicious one, Lakshmi) and carries connotations of prosperity and supreme goodness. In Indian philosophy, 'shreya' is contrasted with 'preya' (that which is merely pleasant) — shreya being what is ultimately good and beneficial. The name is very popular in Maharashtra, West Bengal, and across North India.