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Shourya

♂ Boy

Pronounced SHOWR-yah /ˈʃaʊr.jɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit shaurya, 'valor, bravery, heroism, prowess'High

In 30 seconds: Pure valor: Shourya is Sanskrit for 'bravery, heroism' — a strong, noble name. Courageous, dignified, and bright.

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Origin HighSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit shaurya, 'valor, bravery, heroism, prowess'

U.S. rank (2025)#4371 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births24 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 506

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Shourya comes from Sanskrit shaurya, 'valor, bravery, heroism, prowess'. A strong, noble name across India, it celebrates courage; the Shaurya Chakra is a national gallantry decoration.

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, valor at the root, and noble.

Did you know? Shourya means 'valor, bravery' in Sanskrit — India's Shaurya Chakra is a gallantry award; the name celebrates heroism and courage.

Overall data confidence 82%

Sanskrit references — shaurya — etymology

Variations

ShauryaShauravShoury

Nicknames

Shor

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shourya mean?

Shourya is Sanskrit for 'valor, bravery, heroism'.

How do you pronounce Shourya?

It's said SHOWR-yah /ˈʃaʊr.jɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Shourya a boy or girl name?

Shourya is a boy's name.

How popular is Shourya?

Shourya is a rare name in the U.S.