Srividya
Meaninga form of the goddess · Sanskrit
Srividya is an Indian girl name meaning “a form of the goddess”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Srividya would score 15 points, thanks largely to the V (worth 4).
- GenerationSrividya peaked in 2008, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Srividya you'd meet today is about 17 years old.
- HistorySrividya first shows up in US birth records in 2008, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Srividya
Srividya is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “a form of the goddess”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Indian names
More Indian girl names
- Girl name: Maya · illusion
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Unisex name: Arya · noble
- Girl name: Kali · black
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- Girl name: Amber · amber resin
- Unisex name: Veda · knowledge
Questions about the name Srividya
What does the name Srividya mean?
Srividya means “a form of the goddess” and comes from Sanskrit. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Athena (“Greek goddess of wisdom”), Thea (“goddess”), Minerva (“Roman goddess of wisdom”) and Uma (“name of goddess Parvati”).
What is the origin of the name Srividya?
Srividya is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Maya (“illusion”), Lyla (“night”), Arya (“noble”) and Kali (“black”).
Is Srividya a boy or girl name?
Srividya is a girl name.
How popular is the name Srividya?
Srividya is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2008. It peaked at #15,405 in 2008, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Srividya?
If you like Srividya, you might also like Athena, Thea, Minerva and Uma.
What should I know before naming my baby Srividya?
Srividya is an Indian girl name meaning “a form of the goddess”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.