Nepali boy name
Sharan name meaning
शरण
Say it: sha-RAN/sʌrʌɳ/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #1,073
Meaning of Sharan
Refuge, shelter, protection; surrender to the divine.
नेपालीमा: शरण नामको अर्थ आश्रय, संरक्षण वा ईश्वरप्रतिको समर्पण हुन्छ।
One of the most common sounds in Nepali boy names, from Sanskrit words such as Pawan (wind), Gagan (sky) and Kiran (ray of light). More boy names ending in -an →
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Sharan at a glance
| Name | Sharan |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | शरण also शरन, शारण |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | S · श |
| Length | 6 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #1,073 among boy names (4 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 Sharan
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Abhishek♂अभिषेकRitual anointing or consecration
- Laxman♂लक्ष्मणYounger brother and loyal companion of Lord Rama
- Om♂ओमThe sacred syllable Om
- Nirajan♂निराजनSpotless, pure
- Pujan♂पूजनWorship, adoration
- Abishek♂अभिषेकRitual anointing or consecration
- Bishwas♂विश्वासFaith, trust or belief
- Mohammad♂मोहम्मदPraised, praiseworthy
- Dhruba♂ध्रुवFirm, fixed and constant
- Avishek♂अभिषेकRitual anointing or consecration
- Tilak♂तिलकAuspicious forehead mark
- Dharma♂धर्मRighteousness, duty, religion or moral law
Names that sound like Sharan
- Sharad♂शरदAutumn, the autumn season
- Smaran♂स्मरणRemembrance
- Sharwan♂श्रवणThe monsoon month
- Shajan♂साजनBeloved, dear one
- Sharal♂शरलSimple, straightforward, honest
- Sharat♂शरतAutumn season
- Sharon♂♀शेरोनA fertile plain in Israel
- Shayan♂शयनWorthy, deserving (Persian)
- Sharban♂शर्बनHearing
- Sharman♂शर्मनJoy, shelter, protection
- Shaan♂शानPride, glory, dignity
- Sajan♂साजनBeloved, dear one
Sharan in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐱𑐬𑐞 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒬𑒩𑒝 |
| Bengali | শরণ |
| Gujarati | શરણ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀰𑀭𑀡 |
| IAST romanization | śaraṇ |
FAQ about the name Sharan
What is the meaning of Sharan?
Sharan means: Refuge, shelter, protection; surrender to the divine. (नेपालीमा: शरण)
Is Sharan a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Sharan in Nepali?
Sharan is written शरण in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written शरन or शारण.
How do you pronounce Sharan?
Sharan is pronounced sha-RAN (IPA: /sʌrʌɳ/).
What is the origin of the name Sharan?
Sharan is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Sharan?
Sharan ranks #1073 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
What are other spellings of Sharan?
Other spellings of Sharan: Saran.