Gender: Male
Origin: Indian, Sanskrit
Meaning: Lord Shiva, Beneficent or bestowing happiness
Pronunciation: SHAHN-kahr, ˈʃɑŋkɑr, SH AE NG K AA R
Popularity Rank: #3,457
Shankar is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Shankara' which means 'beneficent' or 'bestowing happiness'. It is another name for the Hindu god Shiva, who is the destroyer of evil and the transformer within the Trinity of Hindu gods.
The name Shankar is of Indian, Sanskrit origin and means Lord Shiva, Beneficent or bestowing happiness, another name for the Hindu god Shiva.. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Shankar is commonly found in India, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and 66 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: SHAHN-kahr
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ˈʃɑŋkɑr
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: SH AE NG K AA R
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
NG: Pronounce as in "sing" (S IH NG)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
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At NamesLook, the name Shankar is recorded 18,246 times globally, ranking it as the 3,457th most common name worldwide.
Shankar is most prevalent in India, with 5,769 occurrences, making it the 102th most popular name in the country.
In India, the name Shankar is found among 1 in every 151 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| India | #102 | 1 : 151 |
| Saudi Arabia | #929 | 1 : 814 |
| United Arab Emirates | #328 | 1 : 458 |
| Oman | #399 | 1 : 503 |
| Qatar | #163 | 1 : 388 |
| Kuwait | #285 | 1 : 572 |
| Malaysia | #1,779 | 1 : 2,637 |
| United States of America | #5,527 | 1 : 4,112 |
| Bahrain | #310 | 1 : 626 |
| Singapore | #1,058 | 1 : 1,662 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Shankar from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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