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 shan-KAR.

What are alternative spellings of Shankar?

Alternative spellings of Shankar include Shankara, Sankar, Sankara, Shankhar, Shankaran, Sankaran.

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Q: What does the name Shankar mean?

Shankar is a boy name of Tamil origin meaning "Variation of Lord Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction and transformation..".

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

Variation of Lord Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction and transformation..

Origin

Tamil

Gender

Boy

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How Popular is Shankar?

Boy names 45,168 names

17% more popular

Tamil names 2,195 names

4% more popular

Boy Tamil names 1,219 names

3% more popular

Names starting with S 9,828 names

26% more popular

What Does Shankar Mean?

Shankar is a boy name of Tamil origin meaning "Variation of Lord Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction and transformation..". It is widely used in Tamil communities and cherished for its deep meaning.

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

Pronunciation

Say it: shan-KAR

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!