Shankar

शंकर

MeaningLord Shiva / Giver of Joy
OriginSanskrit
GenderBoy
PronunciationSHAN-kar

Shankar Meaning

The name Shankar (शंकर) means Lord Shiva / Giver of Joy. It is of Sanskrit origin and is commonly used as a boy name in Nepal.

Categories

SanskritHinduTraditional

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