Indian name meaning
Sharmila
♀ GirlShar·mi·la · 3 syllables
Modest; shy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Sensitive, cooperative and diplomatic — happiest building harmony and close bonds.
| S | h | a | r | m | i | l | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
3 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 1 + 3 + 1 = 20, then 2 + 0 = 2. So Sharmila carries the name number 2.
About the name Sharmila
Sharmila is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Modest; shy.”
Spoken aloud it is Shar·mi·la — 3 syllables. Sharmila is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sharmila mean?
Sharmila means “Modest; shy.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Sharmila a boy or a girl name?
Sharmila is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Sharmila?
Sharmila is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Sharmila?
Sharmila has 3 syllables and is said as Shar·mi·la.
What is the numerology number of the name Sharmila?
In the Chaldean system, Sharmila has the name number 2, “The Peacemaker.”
Is Sharmila a common name in India?
Sharmila appears 2 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Sharmila?
For a brother to Sharmila, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Sachin, Sadanand, Sagar or Aadesh all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Sharmila?
Nila, Nithila, Urmila or Jamila share Sharmila's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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