Indian name meaning
Shekhar
♂ BoyShe·khar · 2 syllables
A crest; the summit; the peak
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
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| S | h | e | k | h | a | r |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
3 + 5 + 5 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 2 = 23, then 2 + 3 = 5. So Shekhar carries the name number 5.
About the name Shekhar
Shekhar is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A crest; the summit; the peak.”
Spoken aloud it is She·khar — 2 syllables. Shekhar turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shekhar mean?
Shekhar means “A crest; the summit; the peak.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Shekhar a boy or a girl name?
Shekhar is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Shekhar?
Shekhar is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Shekhar?
Shekhar has 2 syllables and is said as She·khar.
What is the numerology number of the name Shekhar?
In the Chaldean system, Shekhar has the name number 5, “The Explorer.”
Is Shekhar a common name in India?
Shekhar appears 7 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Shekhar?
For a sister to Shekhar, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Saanvi, Sachi, Sadhna or Riya all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Shekhar?
Tushar, Girdhar, Sahar or Manohar share Shekhar's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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