The baby name Sharani is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced shuh-RAH-nee (IPA: /ʃəˈrɑːni/).
Sharani is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Sharani is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced shuh-RAH-nee (IPA: /ʃəˈrɑːni/).
Sharani is Sanskrit in Origin.
Sharani is a feminine given name of Indic origin. In Sanskrit it aligns with two closely related roots: saraṇī, meaning “path, way, or line,” and śaraṇa, “refuge, shelter, protection,” with the feminine suffix -ī. These senses - one who shows the way and one who offers sanctuary - have encouraged devotional associations with benevolent aspects of the Divine Mother in Hindu tradition. The name appears in North and East Indian languages (Hindi, Bengali, Marathi) and in Sri Lankan Sinhala, entering broader use in the 20th century and remaining uncommon but familiar in the diaspora.
Variants and cognates include Sarani, Sharini, Sharanya/Sharaniya (near-synonym meaning “worthy of refuge”), and the related masculine Sharan. Alternative spellings Sharaani and Sharrani occur in transliteration. Nicknames range from Sharu and Shari to Rani. The name’s layered meanings - guidance and protection - make it appealing in contemporary naming, balancing gentle sound with auspicious connotation.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD | 0 | #102 | 1 | 2,130 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| MY | 0 | #353 | 2 | 12,352 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #405 | 2 | 8,413 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #463 | 4 | 10,523 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #971 | 24 | 24,821 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #996 | 6 | 16,906 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,081 | 31 | 25,439 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,141 | 3 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,684 | 8 | 28,008 |
Sharani is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:
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