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How to Pronounce Shankar

Shankar / SHAHN-kahr /

The name Shankar is a Male name of Arabic origin meaning "Beneficent; blis...". It is pronounced SHAHN-kahr.

Arabic Male

Shankar is a Arabic name meaning "Beneficent; blis...". Shankar is derived from Sanskrit. It is a compound word from "Sham" (शम्) meaning welfare, happiness, or auspiciousness, and "Kara" (कर) meaning doing, causing, or making.

Language Arabic
Gender Male
Phonetic SHAHN-kahr

Say it as SHAHN-kahr. Keep the original Arabic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

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How do you pronounce Shankar?
Shankar is pronounced SHAHN-kahr.
What is the correct pronunciation of Shankar?
The correct pronunciation of Shankar is SHAHN-kahr.
Is Shankar a Arabic name?
Yes, Shankar is a Arabic name meaning "Beneficent; blis...".

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