Pronunciation: [ sh-ANGK-ahr ]
A distinctive 2-syllable boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
Shankar is a boy name with 2 syllables, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-ANGK-ahr.
Parents who love the name Shankar often also consider Aryansh .
Musician / Sitarist
1920
Legendary Indian sitarist and composer who introduced Indian classical music to global audiences, mentor to George Harrison.
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Shankar is a boy name with Indian, Hindu, Sanskrit, Tamil, and Telugu origins .
Shankar is currently ranked #18,610 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Shankar has 2 syllables and is pronounced sh-ANGK-ahr, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Shankar include Shan and Shanu. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shankar include Shane, Shannon . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.