आत्रेय

Aatreya

boySanskritHindu

Aatreya is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Descendant of sage Atri”.

MeaningDescendant of sage Atri
GenderBoy
OriginSanskrit
Written asआत्रेय
PronunciationAA-tray-yuh
TraditionHindu
Used inIndia

Meaning and origin of Aatreya

Aatreya, usually Atreya, is a patronymic meaning 'descendant of Atri', one of the great Vedic sages. Atri's lineage is one of the classical gotras, and his sons include Dattatreya, who is revered as a combined form of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Atreya is also the name of an early teacher of Ayurveda, Punarvasu Atreya. Some lists translate it as 'receptacle of glory', but its basic meaning is family descent.

Is Aatreya a Hindu name?

Aatreya is a Hindu name linked to the sage Atri and to Dattatreya, so it is often chosen by families of the Atreya gotra or devotees of Dattatreya.

How popular is Aatreya?

Rare as a first name, used mostly by traditional Hindu families.

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Spellings and variants of Aatreya

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aatreya mean?

Aatreya means 'Descendant of sage Atri'. It is of Sanskrit origin.

Is Aatreya a Hindu name?

Aatreya is a Hindu name linked to the sage Atri and to Dattatreya, so it is often chosen by families of the Atreya gotra or devotees of Dattatreya.

How do you pronounce Aatreya?

Aatreya is pronounced AA-tray-yuh.

Is Aatreya a boy or girl name?

Aatreya is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.