Nepali boy name
Shekhar name meaning
शेखर
Say it: SHE-khar/sekʰʌr/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #247
Meaning of Shekhar
Crest, peak, summit; crown or best of something.
नेपालीमा: शेखर नामको अर्थ शिखर, चुचुरो वा मुकुट हुन्छ। यसले कुनै कुराको सर्वोत्तम भागलाई पनि जनाउँछ।
About the name Shekhar
Shekhar suggests a crest, peak or summit, and can also mean a crown or the best of something. Its mountain and royal themes give this Sanskrit name an elevated, confident feeling. The pronunciation SHE-khar puts the emphasis first, and the spelling has seven letters. At 247th among boy names in our sample, it is common. Parents comparing spellings can look at Sekhar; those who especially like the summit meaning may also enjoy Shikhar. Both are useful to say beside Shekhar when choosing a favourite.
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Shekhar at a glance
| Name | Shekhar |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | शेखर also षेखर, शेक्हर |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | S · श |
| Length | 7 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #247 among boy names (25 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 Shekhar
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Shekhar
- Shekhar Koirala · b. 1950
Nepali politician
- Shekhar Gharti · b. 1996
Actor, dancer and choreographer
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Himal♂हिमालSnowy mountain
- Sailesh♂शैलेशLord of the mountains
- Shailendra♂शैलेन्द्रKing of mountains, the Himalaya
- Kailash♂कैलाशMount Kailash
- Shailesh♂शैलेशLord of the mountains
- Kedar♂केदारMountain field or meadow
- Parbat♂पर्वतMountain
- Sailendra♂शैलेन्द्रKing of mountains, the Himalaya
- Giri♂गिरीMountain or hill
- Shikhar♂शिखरPeak, summit, mountain top
- Himalaya♂हिमालयAbode of snow
- Himali♂♀हिमालीOf the Himalaya
Names that sound like Shekhar
Shekhar in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐱𑐾𑐏𑐬 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒬𑒹𑒐𑒩 |
| Bengali | শেখর |
| Gujarati | શેખર |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀰𑁂𑀔𑀭 |
| IAST romanization | śekhar |
FAQ about the name Shekhar
What is the meaning of Shekhar?
Shekhar means: Crest, peak, summit; crown or best of something. (नेपालीमा: शेखर, शिखर)
Is Shekhar a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Shekhar in Nepali?
Shekhar is written शेखर in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written षेखर or शेक्हर.
How do you pronounce Shekhar?
Shekhar is pronounced SHE-khar (IPA: /sekʰʌr/).
What is the origin of the name Shekhar?
Shekhar is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Shekhar?
Shekhar ranks #247 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Shekhar?
Notable people named Shekhar include Shekhar Koirala (Nepali politician); Shekhar Gharti (Actor, dancer and choreographer).
What are other spellings of Shekhar?
Other spellings of Shekhar: Sekhar.