Sharma
Hindi · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Sharma
The name 'Sharma' means "joy" or "shelter" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *śarman* (शर्मन्).
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Etymology
The name 'Sharma' means "joy" or "shelter" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *śarman* (शर्मन्). It is a hereditary surname and gotra (clan) name primarily used by Brahmins in Hindu culture, notably associated with the ancient sage Sharmistha and historically signifying priestly lineage in India.
Sharma currently ranks #483 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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