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Sharad Kelkar
Actor
1980
Indian actor known for Bollywood and Marathi films
Sharod
Boy
#9444 most popular
Bengali
Indian
South Asian
Meanings & Origins
Popularity
#9444
Current Rank
Stable
Trend
2
Syllables
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“Bengali autumn name tied to Durga Puja celebrations”
Origin & Etymology
Sharod is the Bengali variant of the Sanskrit name Sharad, meaning the autumn season. In the Bengali and Hindu calendar, Sharod (autumn) is the most celebrated time of year — it is when Durga Puja, the grandest festival of Bengal, takes place. The crisp autumn air and golden light of Sharod represent beauty, abundance, and divine blessing. Parents naming their sons Sharod celebrate the harvest season and its spiritual associations with Goddess Durga.
Popularity Story
Sharod remains popular in Bengal and among Bengali diaspora communities, especially among families who value their cultural connection to the Durga Puja festival season.
Cultural Significance
Sharod (autumn) is deeply tied to Durga Puja in Bengal, the most important Hindu festival of the region, making this name carry profound religious and cultural significance for Bengali families.
Fun Facts
- The Durga Puja festival in Bengal is specifically called Sharod Utsav (Autumn Festival)
- Sharad Paurnima (autumn full moon) is considered an especially auspicious night in Hindu tradition
Sharod in Other Languages
Hindi
शरद
Bengali
শারদ
Sanskrit
Śarada
Popularity Over Time
Peaked 1988
No historical data available.
Nicknames
Sharo
Rod
Name Vibe
Seasonal
Cultural
Melodic
Bengali
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Famous People Named Sharod
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Sharad Yadav
Politician
1947
Veteran Indian politician and leader of socialist movement
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Sharad Pawar
Politician
1940
Prominent Indian politician and former Agriculture Minister of India
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