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The baby name Sharmila is a Girl name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced shar-MEE-lah.

Sharmila is Hindi, Sanskrit, Tamil in Origin.

Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3
Origin: Hindi, Sanskrit, Tamil
Pronunciation: shar-MEE-lah

What is the meaning of the name Sharmila ?

The baby name Sharmila is a girl name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced shar-MEE-lah.

Sharmila is Hindi, Sanskrit, Tamil in Origin.

Sharmila is an Indian feminine name with a Sanskritic base. Its secure ancestor is Sanskrit śárman, a neuter noun attested in early Indo-Aryan for shelter, protection, comfort, and happiness; Sharma belongs to the same stem. The name is best read as Śarmilā/Sharmilā, with feminine -ā and an -il- adjectival element, giving the literal sense connected with comfort or auspicious happiness. Hindi sharmīlā, shy or bashful, has encouraged a secondary interpretation.

Usage is concentrated in India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and South Asian diasporas, with forms in Devanagari, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu scripts. The name gained modern visibility through Sharmila Tagore, a Bengali and Hindi film actress prominent from the 1960s. Recorded variants include Sarmila, Sharmiela, and scholarly Sharmilā. In the United States it appears chiefly from the late 1960s, peaking in the 1970s at low numbers.

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Famous people with the name Sharmila

Sharmila Tagore Actor · Born 1944 · India Sharmila Tagore is an acclaimed Indian actress, best known for her roles in classic films like 'Aradhana' and 'Amar Prem'. She became a prominent figure in the Indian film industry during the 1960s and 1970s, captivating audiences with her performances. Tagore also starred in 'Mausam', showcasing her versatility and talent.

Sharmila – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
FJ Girls 0 #8 2 583
MV Girls 0 #31 5 2,021
IN 0 #68 4 2,963
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
BN Girls 0 #111 4 5,459
OM 0 #116 6 6,215
KW 0 #117 5 5,216
CY Girls 0 #123 3 3,755
MU 0 #132 6 3,613
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
BW Girls 0 #150 2 4,216
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
AE 0 #181 7 10,220
RU 0 #193 2 3,641
MU Girls 0 #195 161 8,539
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
JP Girls 0 #231 15 6,592
BD 0 #235 7 5,992
QA Girls 0 #252 65 15,378
SG 0 #255 15 11,010
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
IN Girls 0 #271 463 13,121
MY 0 #273 58 12,352
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
BD Girls 0 #306 81 8,413
SA 0 #308 5 10,560
DK Girls 0 #324 6 7,429
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
OM Girls 0 #330 67 15,987
JO Girls 0 #333 7 7,570
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
MU Boys 0 #365 5 8,477
KW Girls 0 #380 136 19,177
AE Girls 0 #388 166 20,968
France Girls 2004 #392 4 2,919
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
MY Girls 0 #444 694 24,821
PT Girls 0 #466 6 7,952
ZA 0 #469 6 14,421
SG Girls 0 #482 105 18,916
PS Girls 0 #514 10 10,981
PA Girls 0 #515 4 9,861
IQ Girls 0 #521 5 11,303
BH 0 #527 27 17,937
CR Girls 0 #569 5 11,342
HK Girls 0 #589 27 16,104
BD Boys 0 #603 3 10,045
IL Girls 0 #605 13 11,648
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
Finland Girls 2026 #734 5 3,895
SG Boys 0 #734 6 17,960
QA Boys 0 #736 8 18,093
KW Boys 0 #755 15 18,755
NL Girls 0 #784 172 5,933
SA Girls 0 #802 134 25,931
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
Germany Girls 0 #829 10 4,949
CL Girls 0 #914 2 14,098
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
Spain Girls 0 #972 12 5,561
IN Boys 0 #984 18 16,750
BR Girls 0 #985 8 12,708
PE Girls 0 #1,003 8 14,861
AE Boys 0 #1,081 12 22,615
ZA Girls 0 #1,089 53 25,928
MY Boys 0 #1,096 16 25,439
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,417 30 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,589 26 28,008

Sharmila is popular in 47 countries — most recent births per country:

France
AE
AF
BD
BH

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People also ask about Sharmila

Sharmila is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Sharmila is a 3 syllable name, pronounced shar-MEE-lah.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Sarmila, Sharmiela, Sharmilā and Śarmilā.
Yes — Sharmila ranked #392 in France in 2004, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Sharmila ranks highest in France (#392 in 2004).
Yes — 1 notable people named Sharmila are in our database, including Sharmila Tagore (Actor).