Nepali boy name
Shankar name meaning
शंकर
Say it: SHAN-kar/sʌŋkʌr/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #128
Meaning of Shankar
Giver of welfare and bliss; a name of Lord Shiva.
नेपालीमा: शंकर नामको अर्थ कल्याण र आनन्द दिने हुन्छ। यो भगवान् शिवको नाम हो।
About the name Shankar
Shankar is a name of Lord Shiva and means giver of welfare and bliss. This gives it a caring meaning alongside a clear devotional connection. Its seven letters are pronounced SHAN-kar, with a strong opening and a firm close. At #128 among boy names in our sample, it is common. In names ending in -kar, the ending means maker or doer, with Shankar illustrating bringer of welfare. Compare Sankar and Shanker for spelling choices, or Diwakar for a shared ending.
“-kar” means maker or doer: Prabhakar and Diwakar (the sun, maker of light and day), Shankar (bringer of welfare). More boy names ending in -kar →
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Shankar at a glance
| Name | Shankar |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | शंकर also शङ्कर, शनकर |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Associated with | Shiva |
| Starts with | S · श |
| Length | 7 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #128 among boy names (55 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Other spellings of Shankar
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Shankar
- Shankar Lamichhane · b. 1930
Nepalese writer
- Shankar Pokhrel · b. 1963
Nepalese politician
- Shankar Bahadur Khadka
Nepalese politician
- Shankar Bhandari · b. 1968
Member of Parliament of Nepal
- Shankar Nath Rimal · b. 1935
Nepalese engineer (born 1935)
- Shankar Singh Bisht
- Shankar Rana · b. 1996
Nepalese Cricketer
- Shankar Prasad Chaudhary
Nepalese politician
Names that sound like Shankar
- Shakar♂शकरHaving form
- Shandar♂शानदारSplendid, magnificent, grand
- Sakar♂साकारHaving form
- Shanta♂♀शान्ताCalm, peaceful, tranquil
- Shanket♂संकेतSignal, sign, indication
- Sansar♂संसारWorld, universe
- Satkar♂सत्कारHospitality, honour, respect shown to guests
- Saakar♂साकारHaving form
- Sanskar♂संस्कारValues, culture, refinement
- Shantam♂शान्तमPeaceful, calm
- Shayar♂शायरPossibly a variant of Shayara
- Shakir♂शकिरThankful, grateful
Shankar in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐱𑑄𑐎𑐬 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒬𑓀𑒏𑒩 |
| Bengali | শংকর |
| Gujarati | શંકર |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀰𑀁𑀓𑀭 |
| IAST romanization | śaṃkar |
FAQ about the name Shankar
What is the meaning of Shankar?
Shankar means: Giver of welfare and bliss; a name of Lord Shiva. (नेपालीमा: शङ्कर, शिव)
Is Shankar a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Shankar in Nepali?
Shankar is written शंकर in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written शङ्कर or शनकर.
How do you pronounce Shankar?
Shankar is pronounced SHAN-kar (IPA: /sʌŋkʌr/).
What is the origin of the name Shankar?
Shankar is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Shankar?
Shankar ranks #128 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Shankar?
Notable people named Shankar include Shankar Lamichhane (Nepalese writer); Shankar Pokhrel (Nepalese politician); Shankar Bahadur Khadka (Nepalese politician).
What are other spellings of Shankar?
Other spellings of Shankar: Sankar, Sanker, Shanker, Shankr.