Indian name meaning
Shankar
♂ BoyShan·kar · 2 syllables
The auspicious one; Lord Shiva
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Independent, original and driven — a natural starter who likes to lead rather than follow.
| S | h | a | n | k | a | r |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
3 + 5 + 1 + 5 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 19, then 1 + 9 = 10, then 1 + 0 = 1. So Shankar carries the name number 1.
About the name Shankar
Shankar is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The auspicious one; Lord Shiva.”
Spoken aloud it is Shan·kar — 2 syllables. Shankar appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shankar mean?
Shankar means “The auspicious one; Lord Shiva.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Shankar a boy or a girl name?
Shankar is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Shankar?
Shankar is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Shankar?
Shankar has 2 syllables and is said as Shan·kar.
What is the numerology number of the name Shankar?
In the Chaldean system, Shankar has the name number 1, “The Leader.”
Is Shankar a common name in India?
Shankar appears 27 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Shankar?
For a sister to Shankar, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Saanvi, Sachi, Sadhna or Roma all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Shankar?
Dipankar, Omkar, Pushkar or Bhaskar share Shankar's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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