Atreya
Atreya is a Sanskrit name used as both a given name and a surname in the Indian subcontinent and among the South Asian diaspora. The name derives from the sage Atri, one of the ancient rishis in Hindu tradition, and it functions as an indicator of descent from Atri or affiliation with the Atreya gotra, a Brahmin lineage name found in various regional communities.
Historically, Atreya appears in Vedic and post‑Vedic literature as an identifier for sages and scholars linked
In contemporary usage, Atreya is encountered as both a surname and a given name across India, Nepal,
Notable people with the name come from a variety of fields, including academia, public life, and the