Gender: Male
Origin: Indian
Meaning: Lord Shiva
Pronunciation: SH AE NG K ER
Popularity Rank: #21,537
The name Shanker is of Indian origin and means Lord Shiva. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a both first and last name.
Shanker is commonly found in Saudi Arabia, India, United Arab Emirates, and 43 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: SH AE NG K ER
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)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
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At NamesLook, the name Shanker is recorded 1,872 times globally, ranking it as the 21,537th most common name worldwide.
Shanker is most prevalent in Saudi Arabia, with 344 occurrences, making it the 7,270th most popular name in the country.
In India, the name Shanker is found among 1 in every 2748 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #7,270 | 1 : 8,408 |
| India | #2,188 | 1 : 2,748 |
| United Arab Emirates | #2,858 | 1 : 3,727 |
| Malaysia | #4,535 | 1 : 7,540 |
| Kuwait | #2,568 | 1 : 3,843 |
| Oman | #4,430 | 1 : 5,491 |
| Qatar | #3,288 | 1 : 5,161 |
| Bahrain | #2,098 | 1 : 3,607 |
| United States of America | #26,380 | 1 : 32,893 |
| Singapore | #5,541 | 1 : 10,865 |
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