Stotrapriya (स्तोत्रप्रिया, IAST: Stotrapriyā) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who is dear to hymns of praise, who loves stotras”. From stotra (a hymn of praise or eulogy) and priyā (beloved, she who loves), this name reveals that Lalitā is particularly gladdened by sincere, heartfelt hymns offered at Her feet — making the recitation of Her own sahasranāma an act of deep intimacy with Her.

Meaning, etymology & significance

The word stotra derives from the root stu, to praise or laud, which is also the source of stuti (another name in this very list). A stotra is a composed hymn that extols the qualities and glories of a deity, and the Lalitā Sahasranāma is itself one of the most celebrated stotras in the Śākta tradition. This name thus carries a beautiful self-referential quality: by reciting it, the devotee is praising the very Goddess who loves to be praised.

Stotrapriyā belongs to Lalitā Mahātripurasundarī and encourages devotees to engage in regular stotrapāṭha as a form of worship. As a given name, Stotrapriya is uncommon but meaningful; it can be pronounced sto-tra-pri-yā and carries the charming sense of 'one who cherishes sacred song.'

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Scriptural source

Stotrapriya appears in the Lalitha Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Lalitha.