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Shaurya

♂ Boy

Pronounced SHOWR-ee-uh /ˈʃɔr.i.ə/Medium

Meaning: Valour, heroism, strength, mightMedium

In 30 seconds: Shaurya is a Hindi boy's name meaning 'valour, heroism, strength, might' — a name built straight from the vocabulary of courage.

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Origin MediumHindi

MeaningValour, heroism, strength, might

U.S. rank (2024)#1856 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births87 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,550

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Rooted in Hindi, Shaurya translates as valour and heroism, gathering several shades of bravery and might into a single word. It is a given name drawn directly from that quality rather than from a place or family line.

The name has a strong, rolling sound that suits its meaning. The Telugu-cinema actor and producer Naga Shaurya (born 1989), known for films such as Oohalu Gusagusalade and Chalo, carries it into film.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Shaurya is 'valour, heroism, strength, might', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 70%

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Famous Bearers

★Naga Shaurya (b. 1989)
Indian actor and producer who works primarily in Telugu cinema, known for films such as Oohalu Gusagusalade and Chalo.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shaurya mean?

Shaurya is usually explained as meaning 'valour, heroism, strength, might' and is most often linked with Hindi tradition.

How do you pronounce Shaurya?

It's commonly said SHOWR-ee-uh /ˈʃɔːɾ.jᵊ/.

Is Shaurya a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Shaurya is used as a boy name.

How popular is Shaurya?

In 2024, Shaurya ranked #1856 in the U.S. for boys, with 87 births recorded.