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Shaurya

/ SHOWR-yuh /
Boy sanskrit 2 syllables
Meaning
Shaurya means Valour, bravery, heroism (sanskrit).
Gender
Boy
Origin
sanskrit
Pronunciation
SHOWR-yuh
Popularity
#1274 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Shaurya in the US, 1880–2025
20002020

Shaurya first appears in US records in 2000. It peaked in 2025, when 155 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 155.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Shaurya popular?

Near its peak Shaurya is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.

US babies given the name Shaurya, by decade
2020s 589
2010s 861
2000s 255

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Shaurya mean?

From the Sanskrit शौर्य (śaurya), 'heroism, valour, martial prowess', derived from śūra ('hero, warrior'). A genuine classical abstract noun.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shaurya mean?

Shaurya means Valour, bravery, heroism. From the Sanskrit शौर्य (śaurya), 'heroism, valour, martial prowess', derived from śūra ('hero, warrior'). A genuine classical abstract noun.

What is the origin of the name Shaurya?

Shaurya is of sanskrit origin.

How do you pronounce Shaurya?

Shaurya is pronounced “SHOWR-yuh.”

Is Shaurya a boy or a girl name?

Shaurya is most commonly used as a boy name.

Is Shaurya a popular name right now?

Shaurya is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.

How popular is the name Shaurya?

In 2025, Shaurya ranked #1274 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Shaurya most popular?

Shaurya was most popular in 2025, when about 155 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Shaurya?

Names similar to Shaurya include Om, Advik, Ishan, Neel, Dev.

What names go well with Shaurya?

sanskrit names that pair well with Shaurya include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.