The baby name Shreelekha is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ʃriːˈleːkʰaː/ — shree-LAY-kha.
The baby name Shreelekha is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ʃriːˈleːkʰaː/ — shree-LAY-kha.
Shreelekha is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Shreelekha is a feminine Indian name rooted in Sanskrit, formed from śrī (“radiance, prosperity; an epithet of Lakshmi”) and lekhā (“writing, inscription, line”). Together it evokes “auspicious writing” or “inscription of prosperity,” suggesting a destiny gracefully marked with good fortune and beauty. The compound also carries devotional overtones through association with the goddess Lakshmi, often styled Śrī.
As a personal name, it gained modern currency across India in the 20th century and is familiar in Bengali and South Indian communities, with bearers in the arts helping popularize it. Common variants reflect regional transliteration: Srilekha, Sreelekha, and Shri Lekha/Shri-Lekha; the classical transliteration is Śrīlekhā. Short forms include Shree/Sri and Lekha. The name appears in many Indian languages and scripts, and its uplifting semantic blend of elegance and prosperity makes it a culturally resonant, contemporary yet traditional choice.
Shreelekha is extremely rare. Across 3 countries, we found just 6 recorded uses of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #651 | 4 | 13,121 |
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