Shaurya

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.

Pronounced SHOW-ree-ya.

As of October 2026, Shaurya ranked #1274 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA.