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Sharayu

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How to Pronounce Sharayu

Pronounced shuh-RAH-yoo /ʃəˈrɑː.juː/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Sarayu, the sacred river on whose banks Ayodhya — the city of Rama — stands. Used respectfully as a flowing river-name for a girl.Low

In 30 seconds: A flowing three-beat river-name: Sharayu recalls the Sarayu of India (said 'shuh-RAH-yoo').
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Sarayu, the sacred river on whose banks Ayodhya — the city of Rama — stands. Used respectfully as a flowing river-name for a girl.
U.S. rank (2006)#19585
2006 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 5
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History & Origin

Sharayu comes from the Sanskrit Sarayu, the river on whose banks Ayodhya stands. A gentle, water-bright name carried with respect (said 'shuh-RAH-yoo').

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

Did you know? Sharayu echoes the Sarayu, the river beside Ayodhya, the city of Rama — a sacred waterway of Hindu tradition, honored here in a girl's name.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Sharayu — Sanskrit Sarayu River (beside Ayodhya); handled respectfully

Variations

SarayuSharayooSarayoo

Nicknames

SharaRayu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sharayu mean?

Sharayu comes from the Sanskrit Sarayu, the sacred river beside Ayodhya, the city of Rama. It is a revered river-name.

How do you pronounce Sharayu?

It's said shuh-RAH-yoo /ʃəˈrɑː.juː/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Where does the name Sharayu come from?

It comes from the Sanskrit name of the Sarayu River in India, honored in Hindu tradition. It is used with respect.

How popular is Sharayu?

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

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