Shrenika as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Shrenika

What is the meaning of the name Shrenika ?

The baby name Shrenika is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced shreh-NEE-kah.

Shrenika is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.

Shrenika is an Indian given name derived from Sanskrit śreṇi, meaning “row, rank, assembly; guild,” combined with the feminine suffix -ikā. The root yields readings such as “from a distinguished line,” “leader of a group,” or, more generally, “orderly, well-arranged.” Because śreṇi also denotes guilds, the name carries connotations of community and organization.

In Jain tradition the name is notable through King Śreṇika (Shrenik), a ruler of Magadha and patron of Mahavira; Prakrit texts record him as Seṇiya. Today Shrenika functions as a modern feminine form, used across India, especially among Jain and Gujarati families. Variant spellings include Srenika, Shrenikaa, and Shrenica, while the masculine counterpart is Shrenik (also Śreṇik). Short forms such as Shre and Nika appear in contemporary use. Distinctive yet rooted in classical language, Shrenika suits parents seeking an auspicious, community‑minded choice.

⚙ Shrenika is a genuine rarity. We count just 1 recorded use of it worldwide, from 1 country.