Shreshtha — Meaning, Origin, Pronunciation & Popularity

The meaning

A name that means "best / supreme (sanskrit + foundational)".

Shreshtha is from the Sanskrit Śreṣṭhā. A modern American baby name in the broader Sanskrit heritage aesthetic. Shreshtha is a foundational name with deep heritage. Sanskrit Śreṣṭhā best supreme excellent + foundational central in Sanskrit aesthetic-ethical heritage + foundational central in Hindu philosophical heritage + foundational central concept in Bhagavad Gita 3:21 Whatever action is performed by the best (śreṣṭha) others follow + foundational central in pan-Hindu Vedantic heritage + foundational central in Bhagavata Purana + foundational central in Mahabharata + Ramayana epic heritage + foundational pan-Hindu virtue-naming heritage. Foundational Sanskrit feminine name reflecting cultural + historical heritage spanning centuries.

Featured throughout Sanskrit heritage.

Best / supreme (Sanskrit + foundational) Foundational name with deep heritage anchors. Sanskrit *Śreṣṭhā* best supreme excellent + foundational central in Sanskrit aesthetic-ethical heritage + foundational central in Hindu philosophical heritage + foundational central concept in Bhagavad Gita 3:21 *Whatever action is performed by the best (śreṣṭha) others follow* + foundational central in pan-Hindu Vedantic heritage + foundational central in Bhagavata Purana + foundational central in Mahabharata + Ramayana epic heritage + foundational pan-Hindu virtue-naming heritage

In its original form

The name in its native script.

श्रेष्ठा

Transliteration: Śreṣṭhā
Pronunciation: / ˈʃrɛʃ.tə /
Root: —
Grammatical form: —

Popularity

Where Shreshtha stands.

Current rank · 2025

№ 0 in the U.S.

All-time peak

№ 0 in 0

Babies named Shreshtha · last year

88 in the U.S.

First entered SSA top-1000

0

Rank, 1995–2025 Lower = more popular

Namesakes

Shreshthas before her.

Real people

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In fiction

Bhagavad Gita 3:21

Sanskrit best supreme excellent + Bhagavad Gita 3:21 Whatever action is performed by the best others follow + Vedantic + Bhagavata Purana + Mahabharata + Ramayana epic

Hindu scripture

Numerology

The number behind Shreshtha.

7

The Builder

Shreshtha has a strong numerological signature.

Parents on Shreshtha

Why families chose this name.

"Sanskrit meaning. 2 syllables. Shreshtha."

Mother of one

Shreshtha Shreshtha — Meaning, Origin & Baby Name Popularity