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Smaran

♂ Boy

Pronounced SMAH-run /ˈsmɑ.rən/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit smaran, 'remembrance; recollection; the act of remembering (often the divine)'Low

In 30 seconds: Remembrance; recollection: Smaran is Sanskrit. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'SMAH-run'). The last name of the wave.
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit smaran, 'remembrance; recollection; the act of remembering (often the divine)'
U.S. rank (2024)#9715 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 153

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520042024

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

Smaran comes from the Sanskrit smaran, 'remembrance; recollection; the act of remembering (often the divine)'. A crisp, classic name (said 'SMAH-run').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, remembrance at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Smaran comes from the Sanskrit smaran, 'remembrance; recollection' (often of the divine) — a crisp, meaningful name (said 'SMAH-run').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Smaran — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

SmaranaSmaranth

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Smaran mean?

Smaran is Sanskrit for 'remembrance; recollection; the act of remembering (often the divine)'.

How do you pronounce Smaran?

It's said SMAH-run /ˈsmɑ.rən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Smaran a boy or girl name?

Smaran is a boy's name.

How popular is Smaran?

Smaran is a very rare name in the U.S.

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