Shanker

Shanker Meaning & Origin

About Shanker
The surname Shanker is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "shankara," which means "auspicious" or "fortunate." It is a common surname among Hindus, particularly in the Brahmin community. The name Shanker is often associated with Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism, who is also known as Shankara. People with the surname Shanker are believed to have a connection to Lord Shiva and are considered to be blessed or fortunate.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Shanker is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Shanker: 656
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34495
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shanker based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Shanker is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S05206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AE1 NG K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃæŋkər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XNKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shanker in Braille

Here's how to represent Shanker in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Shanker in braille

How to sign the name Shanker using Sign Language

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

The name Shanker in sign language

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