"one who has a portion of glory/excellence"
Shreyansh
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A Sanskrit name meaning bearer of glory and excellence
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"bearer of auspiciousness"
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Shreyansh is a Sanskrit masculine name composed of 'Shreya' (glory, auspiciousness, excellence) and 'ansh' (part, portion, share). Together it means 'one who possesses a portion of glory' or 'bearer of excellence.' The root 'Shreya' appears frequently in Sanskrit texts as a term for spiritual and worldly excellence.
Shreyansh is particularly popular in Gujarati and Jain communities, as well as among Hindi-speaking families across India. It became notably prominent in the early 2000s as part of a trend toward longer, auspicious Sanskrit names.
In Jain tradition, Shreyans (also spelled Shreyansh) is the name of the 11th Tirthankara (spiritual teacher) — one of the 24 enlightened souls revered in Jainism. This makes Shreyansh a spiritually significant name for Jain families.
Historical Record
Shreyansh first appeared in US Social Security records in 2006.
Over 346 babies have been named Shreyansh in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shreyansh is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #3,773 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Shreyans is the name of the 11th Tirthankara in Jainism, making Shreyansh a spiritually revered name in Jain tradition
- The root 'Shreya' (श्रेय) is one of the most auspicious Sanskrit words, used in prayers and blessings across Hinduism and Jainism
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The 11th Tirthankara (enlightened teacher) in Jainism, revered as one of 24 spiritual guides who achieved liberation
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #3,773
- Total SSA Count
- 30
- Cultural Origins
- Indian Hindu Gujarati Hindi-speaking
- Pronunciation
- Hard
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Low
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About the Name Shreyansh
Shreyansh is a boy name with Indian, Hindu, Gujarati, and Hindi-speaking origins . The name means "one who has a portion of glory/excellence" in Sanskrit .
Shreyansh is currently ranked #3,773 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Shreyansh has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Shreyansh include Shrey and Ansh. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shreyansh include Shreyas, Shreyan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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