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Shriva

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Pronounced SHREE-vah /ˈʃriː.və/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Shri ('prosperity; grace; auspiciousness'; an honorific and a name of the goddess Lakshmi), Shriva reads as a graceful Shri-based name; the exact route is a little uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A graceful Sanskrit name: Shriva builds on Shri, 'prosperity; grace' (said 'SHREE-vah'). Auspicious and soft.
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Origin LowSanskrit, Indian
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Shri ('prosperity; grace; auspiciousness'; an honorific and a name of the goddess Lakshmi), Shriva reads as a graceful Shri-based name; the exact route is a little uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#7845 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 22

History & Origin

Shriva is a Shri-based Sanskrit name ('prosperity; grace; auspiciousness'). It reads soft and auspicious, carried in Indian families; the exact route is uncertain, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'SHREE-vah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Indian-heritage homes. Rare, auspicious, and graceful.

Did you know? Shriva grows from the Sanskrit Shri ('prosperity; auspiciousness; grace,' and a name of the goddess Lakshmi) — a graceful, auspicious name; its exact route is a little uncertain, which we note (said 'SHREE-vah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Shriva — Sanskrit Shri-based; 'prosperity; grace'; route uncertain

Variations

ShreevaShrivyaShrivi

Nicknames

ShriRiva

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shriva mean?

Shriva builds on the Sanskrit Shri ('prosperity; auspiciousness; grace'); the exact route is a little uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Shriva?

It's said SHREE-vah /ˈʃriː.və/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Shriva a boy or girl name?

Shriva is a girl's name.

How popular is Shriva?

Shriva is a rare name in the U.S.

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