Meaning: Auspicious; wealthy; glorious; from Sanskrit Shriyan (Sri + yan: relating to Sri/Lakshmi β the goddess of wealth and auspiciousness)High
In 30 seconds: A Sanskrit name meaning 'auspicious' or 'relating to Sri (Lakshmi)' β the Hindu goddess of wealth, fortune, and prosperity. Names beginning with Sri are considered auspicious in Hindu culture.
Shriyan combines Sanskrit Sri (wealth, auspiciousness, the goddess Lakshmi) with the -yan suffix (relating to, one who has). It names a child as one who possesses the qualities of Sri β wealth, beauty, and divine favor.
Shriyan ranked #2432 for boys in 2024, used in South Asian and Hindu communities in the United States.
Did you know? In Sanskrit, Sri is both a title of respect (like 'Mister' or 'Sir') and the name of the goddess Lakshmi β making names with the Sri- prefix simultaneously honorific and divine. Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) means 'Resplendent Island,' using the same auspicious prefix.
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Variations
ShreyanSrayan
Nicknames
Shri
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