Sarkar
Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Sarkar
The name Sarkar derives from Persian and means "chief," "leader," or "official," coming from the root words "sar" (head) and "kar" (work/affair).
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Etymology
The name Sarkar derives from Persian and means "chief," "leader," or "official," coming from the root words "sar" (head) and "kar" (work/affair). It is primarily used in South Asian cultures, particularly among Muslims, Hindus, and Sikhs in India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, with historical usage dating back to the Mughal Empire where it denoted administrative officials.
Sarkar currently ranks #2,138 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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