Shankar
Shankar (name) means a male given name of Sanskrit origin, common in India, meaning roughly "one who brings happiness.". Example: “Shankar was named after his grandfather, a respected musician.”
How to use Shankar
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional Indian first name linked to the god Shiva.
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_____ was named after his grandfather, a respected musician.
Etymology
From Sanskrit शंकर (śaṃkara), "one who gives happiness," also an epithet of the god Shiva.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Shankar” mean?
The word “Shankar” means a male given name of Sanskrit origin, common in India, meaning roughly "one who brings happiness.". In plain terms, a traditional Indian first name linked to the god Shiva.
How do you use “Shankar” in a sentence?
Here is “Shankar” used in a sentence: “Shankar was named after his grandfather, a respected musician.”
What part of speech is “Shankar”?
“Shankar” is a name.
Where does the word “Shankar” come from?
The word “Shankar” comes from Sanskrit. From Sanskrit शंकर (śaṃkara), "one who gives happiness," also an epithet of the god Shiva.
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