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Sharan

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Sharan

Pronounced SHAH-run /ˈʃɑː.rən/Medium

Meaning: Sharan is a Sanskrit-derived name, also common in Punjabi/Sikh use, meaning 'refuge, shelter, protection' - especially the refuge or protection of God. It carries a warm devotional sense of being sheltered.Low

In 30 seconds: A name of shelter: Sharan means 'refuge, protection,' often the refuge of God (said 'SHAH-run'). We note its heritage respectfully.

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Origin LowSanskrit, Punjabi

MeaningSharan is a Sanskrit-derived name, also common in Punjabi/Sikh use, meaning 'refuge, shelter, protection' - especially the refuge or protection of God. It carries a warm devotional sense of being sheltered.

U.S. rank (2014)#13740 ↘ Falling

2014 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 53

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a boy's name, Sharan is Sanskrit/Punjabi for 'refuge, shelter, protection,' often the refuge of God. We note this heritage respectfully. A soft two-beat name (said 'SHAH-run').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely and reads as a meaningful heritage pick. Rare, warm, and gentle.

Did you know? Sharan holds the idea of 'refuge' - taking shelter, being protected, resting in the care of the divine. It appears in Sanskrit and Punjabi devotional language alike, which we note respectfully (said 'SHAH-run').

Overall data confidence 46%

References - Sharan — Sanskrit/Punjabi 'sharan' - refuge, shelter, protection

Variations

SharanjitSharonSharana

Nicknames

Shar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sharan mean?

Sharan is Sanskrit/Punjabi for 'refuge, shelter, protection,' often the refuge of God.

How do you pronounce Sharan?

It's said SHAH-run /ˈʃɑː.rən/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sharan a boy or girl name?

Sharan is used for both; here it is a boys' name.

How popular is Sharan?

Sharan is extremely rare in the U.S.