Sharan
Meaning of Sharan
Sharan is a unisex name that has origins in multiple cultures. The name is pronounced differently in American English and British English, with the American pronunciation being SHAIR-uhn and the British pronunciation being SHAYR-uhn. It is also worth noting that the variation of this name, Sharon, is more commonly used. In terms of popularity in the United States, Sharan has had varying levels of occurrence over the years. In 2014, there were 5 occurrences of the name, ranking it at 12,101. However, it reached higher rankings in previous years such as 2011 (6 occurrences, ranked at 10,802) and 2006 (8 occurrences, ranked at 8,729). This unique and distinctive name could be a great choice for parents looking for something less common yet still meaningful for their child.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as SHAIR-uhn (/'ʃɛərən/)
British English
- Pronunced as SHAYR-uhn (/'ʃeərən/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Sharan
| Dr. Sharan Shivraj Patil is an Indian visionary, successful entrepreneur, philanthropist, and a world-renowned orthopaedic surgeon. |
| Sharan is an Indian actor, playback singer, and film producer known for his work in Kannada cinema, gaining recognition for his lead role in the film "Rambo" after starting out in comedy and supporting roles. |
| Sharan Leslie Burrow, the former general secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation and president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, made history as the first woman to hold these positions. |
| Sharan Newman is an American historian and writer known for her historical novels and recipient of the Macavity Award for Best First Mystery in 1994. |
