Pronunciation of 'shankar'
The name 'Shankar' originates from Sanskrit and is commonly used in Indian culture. It is a name of Lord Shiva in Hinduism and means 'Beneficent' or 'One who brings happiness'. Below are its pronunciations and meanings.
Word Origin
Sanskrit, Indian culture
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A common Indian name, often associated with Lord Shiva in Hinduism.
Pronounced as 'SHUN-kur', with 'sh' as in 'shut', 'un' as in 'under', and 'kur' rhyming with 'fur'.
हिन्दी (Hindi)
भगवान शिव का एक नाम, जिसका अर्थ है 'कल्याणकारी'।
हिंदी में इसे 'शंकर' के रूप में उच्चारित किया जाता है। 'श' जैसा 'शब्द', 'ं' नाक से उच्चारित ध्वनि, और 'कर' जैसा 'करना'।