Shreyas
/S-HH-R-EH-Y-AA-S/
Better, virtuous, prosperous — Shreyas (Sanskrit श्रेयस, comparative of shri 'auspicious') means 'that which is better/more prosperous.' In the Bhagavad Gita, shreyas is contrasted with preyas (the immediately-pleasing) — shreyas is what is ultimately good. A Hindu name evoking lasting virtue.
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Yes — Shreyas is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Better, virtuous, prosperous — Shreyas (Sanskrit श्रेयस, comparative of shri 'auspicious') means 'that which is better/more prosperous.' In the Bhagavad Gita, shreyas is contrasted with preyas (the immediately-pleasing) — shreyas is what is ultimately good. A Hindu name evoking lasting virtue.”. It also appears in Jain tradition.
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Meaning & origin
Shreyas is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in Hindu families. The name means "Better, virtuous, prosperous — Shreyas (Sanskrit श्रेयस, comparative of shri 'auspicious') means 'that which is better/more prosperous.' In the Bhagavad Gita, shreyas is contrasted with preyas (the immediately-pleasing) — shreyas is what is ultimately good. A Hindu name evoking lasting virtue." and belongs to the Prosperity cluster — names wishing abundance and flourishing life.
Beyond its Hindu heritage, Shreyas is also used in Jain traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Indian, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Singaporean, American, British families, Shreyas carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What's Shreyas's birth star?
In Vedic tradition, a baby's name is matched to their nakshatra (birth star) and rashi (moon sign) — usually through its first syllable. Shreyas opens with “Sh.” But whether that's auspicious depends on your baby's exact date, time, and place of birth.
NameRoot works it out for you. Enter your baby's birth details and see exactly which nakshatra and rashi Shreyas aligns with — and how strongly it scores.
See Shreyas's birth-star reading →What does Shreyas's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Shreyas resonates in either tradition.
Shreyas's destiny number is 5 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Shreyas's full reading →
Does Shreyas go with your family's names?
Shreyas breaks into 7 sounds: /S-HH-R-EH-Y-AA-S/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Shreyas sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Shreyas beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Shreyas — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Shreyas
If Shreyas resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Hindu boy names, common in Indian families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Hindu boy names from the Prosperity cluster
Names that sound similar
Hindu boy names that open with the same syllables as Shreyas
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Common questions about Shreyas
What does the name Shreyas mean?
Shreyas means "Better, virtuous, prosperous — Shreyas (Sanskrit श्रेयस, comparative of shri 'auspicious') means 'that which is better/more prosperous.' In the Bhagavad Gita, shreyas is contrasted with preyas (the immediately-pleasing) — shreyas is what is ultimately good. A Hindu name evoking lasting virtue.." It is a boy name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in Hindu families.
Is Shreyas a boy or girl name?
Shreyas is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Shreyas?
Shreyas is of Sanskrit origin, used in Hindu, Jain traditions, commonly among Indian, Marathi, Bengali families.
Is Shreyas a Hindu name?
Yes. Shreyas is a boy name traditionally used in Hindu families, of Sanskrit origin. It also appears in Jain tradition.
What does Shreyas mean in Sanskrit?
Shreyas originates from Sanskrit, where it means "Better, virtuous, prosperous — Shreyas (Sanskrit श्रेयस, comparative of shri 'auspicious') means 'that which is better/more prosperous.' In the Bhagavad Gita, shreyas is contrasted with preyas (the immediately-pleasing) — shreyas is what is ultimately good. A Hindu name evoking lasting virtue.."
What are common nicknames for Shreyas?
Common short forms of Shreyas include Shrey.
What is the numerology of Shreyas?
Shreyas has a Pythagorean destiny number of 5 — freedom and adventurous change.
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