Shraddhey means “Worthy of reverence”. Shraddhey (श्रद्धेय · శ్రద్ధేయ్) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “Worthy of reverence”. It comes from the Sanskrit śraddheya. By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “श्र” falls in Hasta nakshatra, pada 2, within Kanya rashi (Virgo). This follows the common convention that "śa" is read with the Hasta "ṣa".

Shraddhey name meaning at a glance

FactShraddhey
MeaningWorthy of reverence
GenderHindu boy name
OriginClassical Sanskrit
StyleClassic
Devanagariश्रद्धेय
Teluguశ్రద్ధేయ్
Sanskrit (IAST)śraddheya
PronunciationShrad-dhey
First syllableश्र
NakshatraHasta (pada 2)
RashiKanya (Virgo)
Numerology3 (Chaldean) · 2 (Pythagorean)
ThemesVirtue & character

Meaning and origin of Shraddhey

Shraddhey is a classical Sanskrit name: the Sanskrit word śraddheya, meaning “Worthy of reverence”.

Nakshatra and rashi for Shraddhey

By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “श्र” of Shraddhey falls in Hasta nakshatra, pada 2, which lies in Kanya rashi (Virgo). This uses a standard naming convention for this syllable: "śa" is read with the Hasta "ṣa".

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How to write Shraddhey

  • Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): श्रद्धेय
  • Telugu: శ్రద్ధేయ్
  • Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): śraddheya

How to pronounce Shraddhey

Say it as “Shrad-dhey” — 2 spoken syllables.

Names similar to Shraddhey

Saarth, Sadbhav, Sahishnu, Samagra, Samanvay, Samyak

Shraddhey: frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Shraddhey?

Shraddhey means “Worthy of reverence”. It comes from the Sanskrit śraddheya.

Is Shraddhey a traditional or a modern name?

Shraddhey is a classical Sanskrit name.

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How is Shraddhey written in Hindi and Telugu?

In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): श्रद्धेय. In Telugu: శ్రద్ధేయ్. Sanskrit transliteration: śraddheya.

Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shraddhey?

Its first syllable “श्र” falls in Hasta nakshatra (pada 2) and Kanya rashi (Virgo) by the Avakahada chart. Basis: convention — "śa" is read with the Hasta "ṣa".

What is the numerology number of Shraddhey?

3 in Chaldean numerology and 2 in Pythagorean numerology.

Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.

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