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Shankar Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "shankar" is "shankar is a sanskrit name meaning 'auspicious one' or 'beneficent'", and is used often for "this name is commonly used for boys".

Name
shankar
Meaning
shankar is a sanskrit name meaning 'auspicious one' or 'beneficent'
Pronunciation
shan-kar
Used for
this name is commonly used for boys
Syllables
2

Shankar Name Details

Shankar is a name of Lord Shiva, one of the most revered deities in Hindu mythology. Lord Shiva is considered the destroyer of evil and a symbol of transformation and creation. Shankar is a popular given name in India and among the Hindu community worldwide.

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Indrish (in-dreesh)
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Awalmir (ah-WAHL-meer)
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Ebadaah (uh-bah-dah)
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Vibishana (vi-BISH-uh-nuh)
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Vijuli (vi-JOO-lee)
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Sarang (suh-rung)
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Phiroza (feer-OH-zah)
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Manwah (Mahn-wah)
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Dharmadas (DHAR-muh-das)
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Mustahi (moo-STAH-hee)
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Atrvia (At-er-vee-a)
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Kailasa (kai-luh-suh)