Shaurya

SHOOR-ri-uh
Hindi, Sanskrit
"courage, gallantry"

Shaurya Origin and Meaning

The name Shaurya is a boy's name meaning "courage, gallantry".

Deriving from the Sanskrit and Hindi words for courage, gallantry, and valiance, Shaurya is a strong, determined sounding name. Predominantly used for boys, though also used as a unisex option, it is also the name of an Indian military award, The Shaurya Chakra or the "wheel of gallantry".

A once obscure choice in the US, it is now given to around 90 boys each year.

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