Gender: Male
Origin: Indian
Meaning: Lord Shiva, Peak
Pronunciation: SH EH K AH R
Popularity Rank: #11,942
The name Shekhar is of Indian origin and means Lord Shiva, Peak. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Shekhar is commonly found in India, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and 48 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: SH EH K AH R
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
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At NamesLook, the name Shekhar is recorded 4,055 times globally, ranking it as the 11,942th most common name worldwide.
Shekhar is most prevalent in India, with 1,795 occurrences, making it the 410th most popular name in the country.
In India, the name Shekhar is found among 1 in every 487 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| India | #410 | 1 : 487 |
| Saudi Arabia | #4,880 | 1 : 5,221 |
| United Arab Emirates | #1,847 | 1 : 2,364 |
| United States of America | #9,466 | 1 : 8,223 |
| Oman | #2,577 | 1 : 3,011 |
| Qatar | #1,815 | 1 : 2,729 |
| Kuwait | #2,950 | 1 : 4,466 |
| Bangladesh | #3,697 | 1 : 4,476 |
| Bahrain | #2,148 | 1 : 3,704 |
| United Kingdom | #7,547 | 1 : 7,408 |
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