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Sharanya

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How to Pronounce Sharanya

Pronounced shuh-RUN-yuh /ʃəˈrʌn.jə/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit sharanya, 'one who gives refuge; protectress' — an epithet of the Divine Mother in Hindu devotion. Used respectfully as a girl's name meaning shelter and safe haven.Low

In 30 seconds: A sheltering three-beat name: Sharanya means 'giver of refuge' in Sanskrit (said 'shuh-RUN-yuh').
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit sharanya, 'one who gives refuge; protectress' — an epithet of the Divine Mother in Hindu devotion. Used respectfully as a girl's name meaning shelter and safe haven.
U.S. rank (2023)#17242 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 344

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519962023

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

Sharanya comes from Sanskrit for 'protectress; giver of refuge,' honored as a name of the Divine Mother. A meaning-rich Indian girl's name (said 'shuh-RUN-yuh').

It appears only in the rarest tier for U.S. girls, though it is familiar in India. Newly emerging here.

Did you know? Sharanya means 'one who gives refuge' in Sanskrit and stands as an epithet of the Goddess in Hindu devotion — a name of shelter and protection, used with respect.
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Sharanya — Sanskrit sharanya, 'giver of refuge'; epithet of the Goddess

Variations

SharanyaaSaranyaSharanika

Nicknames

SharaAnya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sharanya mean?

Sharanya means 'one who gives refuge; protectress' in Sanskrit, and is an epithet of the Goddess in Hindu devotion.

How do you pronounce Sharanya?

It's said shuh-RUN-yuh /ʃəˈrʌn.jə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Where does the name Sharanya come from?

It comes from the Sanskrit 'sharanya' (refuge-giver) and honors the Divine Mother. It is an established Indian girl's name, used with respect.

How popular is Sharanya?

Sharanya is extremely rare for girls in the U.S., though familiar in India. Newly emerging here.

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