Sher

Sher Meaning & Origin

About Sher
The name "Sher" is of English origin and is typically used as a shortened form of the name "Sherman" or "Sheridan." It is derived from the Old English word "scir," meaning "bright" or "shining." As a standalone name, "Sher" can be seen as a unisex name and is often associated with qualities such as intelligence, creativity, and a charismatic personality.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Sher are male.

Sher Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 60% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH ER1
🌐 IPA
/ʃər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sher in Braille

Here's how to represent Sher in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Sher in braille

How to Spell the Name Sher in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Sher using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Sher in sign language

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