The baby name Jharna is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /dʒʱərˈnɑː/; respelling: JHAR-na (jh like 'j' with a breathy/aspirated h).
The baby name Jharna is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /dʒʱərˈnɑː/; respelling: JHAR-na (jh like 'j' with a breathy/aspirated h).
Jharna is Bengali, Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Jharna is a feminine given name of South Asian origin, taken from Hindi–Urdu झरना/ژرنا, meaning “waterfall” or “cascade.” It stems from the Indo‑Aryan verb root jhar-/jharnā “to drip, to flow down,” related to Sanskrit jhara “shedding, pouring,” evoking freshness, movement, and natural beauty.
As a personal name it came to prominence in the 20th century among Hindi, Bengali, and Bangladeshi communities and is now used across India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and the diaspora. Notable bearers include actress Jharna Basak (Shabnam) and humanitarian Jharna Dhara Chowdhury. Common variants and regional spellings include Jharnaa, Jharnā (scholarly transliteration), Jharana (Nepali/Odia), Jhorna (Bengali), and the closely related Zarna in some Gujarati-influenced contexts. The name’s imagery suggests a steady, life‑giving flow, making it a popular choice for parents seeking a nature-inspired, lyrical sound.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE | 0 | #186 | 2 | 10,220 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #198 | 207 | 8,413 |
| BD | 0 | #215 | 13 | 5,992 | |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #303 | 14 | 15,378 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #316 | 10 | 7,570 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #386 | 4 | 7,057 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #420 | 5 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #435 | 201 | 13,121 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #503 | 13 | 19,177 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #534 | 20 | 20,968 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| BH | 0 | #583 | 5 | 17,937 | |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #601 | 5 | 10,045 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #630 | 3 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #740 | 4 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #805 | 2 | 18,755 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #912 | 24 | 25,931 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 2 | 14,742 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,038 | 2 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,068 | 5 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,437 | 10 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,602 | 13 | 28,008 |
Jharna is popular in 19 countries — most recent births per country:
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