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Sharva

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How to Pronounce Sharva

Pronounced SHAR-vah /ˈʃɑr.vɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit Sharva, 'a name of the god Shiva; an archer; one who destroys evil'; we note the deityLow

In 30 seconds: A name of Shiva; an archer: Sharva is Sanskrit, a name of Shiva. Crisp, devout, and warm (said 'SHAR-vah').
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit Sharva, 'a name of the god Shiva; an archer; one who destroys evil'; we note the deity
U.S. rank (2024)#6745 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 51

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420132024

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

Sharva comes from Sanskrit Sharva, 'a name of the god Shiva; an archer; one who destroys evil' (we note the deity). A crisp, devout Indian name (said 'SHAR-vah'; nickname Shar).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-name-of-Shiva at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Sharva is a Sanskrit name of the god Shiva — also 'an archer; one who destroys evil' — a crisp, devout name (we note the deity; said 'SHAR-vah').
Overall data confidence 48%
Sanskrit references — Sharva — deity noted

Variations

SharvSharvil

Nicknames

Shar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sharva mean?

Sharva is a Sanskrit name of the god Shiva — 'an archer; one who destroys evil'. We note the deity.

How do you pronounce Sharva?

It's said SHAR-vah /ˈʃɑr.vɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sharva a boy or girl name?

Sharva is a boy's name.

How popular is Sharva?

Sharva is a rare name in the U.S.

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