Sharad
Hindi · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Sharad
Sharad is a Sanskrit name meaning "autumn" or "autumnal season," derived from the Sanskrit word "śarad" (शरद्), which refers to the fall season in the Hindu calendar.
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Etymology
Sharad is a Sanskrit name meaning "autumn" or "autumnal season," derived from the Sanskrit word "śarad" (शरद्), which refers to the fall season in the Hindu calendar. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly among Sanskrit-speaking communities, and carries literary and seasonal significance in classical Indian texts and Vedic traditions.
Sharad currently ranks #9,431 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1982.
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