Sharan

Sharan Meaning & Origin

About Sharan
The surname Sharan is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "sharaṇa," which means "refuge" or "shelter." It is often associated with the Hindu and Sikh communities. The name Sharan signifies someone who seeks or provides protection, safety, or refuge, reflecting qualities of compassion, support, and care.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sharan: 303
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 65,424
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sharan 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 Sharan is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XRN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH ER0 AE1 N
🌐 IPA
/sharan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sharan in Braille

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

The name Sharan in braille

How to sign the name Sharan using Sign Language

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

The name Sharan in sign language

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