Sherma

Sherma Meaning & Origin

About Sherma
The surname Sherma is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "sharma," which means joy, happiness, or prosperity. It is a common surname among various Hindu communities in India, particularly among Brahmins. The name is often associated with individuals who are believed to bring good fortune and happiness to their families.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sherma: 132
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 129,047
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XRM
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S0650
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH ER1 M AH0
🌐 IPA
/sherma*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sherma in Braille

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

The name Sherma in braille

How to sign the name Sherma using Sign Language

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

The name Sherma in sign language

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