How popular is the name Shankar?

Shankar has a popularity rate of 34,228 and currently ranks #40244 on BabyNameLore.

How do you pronounce Shankar?

Shankar is pronounced SHANK-ar.

Shankar

Q: What does the name Shankar mean?

Shankar is a boy name of Indian origin meaning "Auspicious and beneficent; another name of the Hindu god Shiva, often interpreted as ‘giver of happiness’.".

Q: What is the lucky number for the name Shankar?

The lucky number associated with Shankar is 3. 3s have a great sense of humor and always make you laugh when the mood is low. They can see life in a favorable light, which means that they will find something funny about anything that happens around them!

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Meaning

Auspicious and beneficent; another name of the Hindu god Shiva, often interpreted as ‘giver of happiness’.

Origin

Indian

Gender

Boy

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How Popular is Shankar?

Boy names 52,828 names

17% more popular

Indian names 24,536 names

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Boy Indian names 14,515 names

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Names starting with S 11,450 names

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What Does Shankar Mean?

Shankar is a boy name of Indian origin meaning "Auspicious and beneficent; another name of the Hindu god Shiva, often interpreted as ‘giver of happiness’.". It is widely used in Indian communities and cherished for its deep meaning.

Did you know? Shankar has 7 letters and 2 syllables. This name has Indian origins. The lucky number associated with Shankar is 3.

Pronunciation

Say it: SHANK-ar

Numerology

Lucky Number 3

3s have a great sense of humor and always make you laugh when the mood is low. They can see life in a favorable light, which means that they will find something funny about anything that happens around them!