Sharma
Sharma (Sanskrit शर्म, Hindi शर्मा, Template:Lang-as) is a name used in the Indian subcontinent, frequently as a Brahmin surname or given name.[1][2][3] As a noun in Sanskrit, Sharma has various positive connotations, such as "bliss", "happiness", "shelter" and "protection."[1]
In much of North India (includes Assam) and Nepal, it is regarded as a family name, though it does not necessarily denote a unique paternal lineage. However, it is not uncommon to find 'Sharma' used as a middle name in some parts of North India and Nepal (for example Tanka Prasad Sharma Kadel). In South and South-central India, it represents a first-name or given-name. For instance, Janamanchi Seshadri Sarma's surname is Janamanchi and sharma is part of the given name of Mayurasharma.
The name SharmaHa (one of the noun forms of Sharma/Sharman) is written as शर्मः in Sanskrit and शर्मा in Hindi.[4] An alternative version of the name used in the city of Varanasi and the Indian states of Assam and Andhra Pradesh is Sarma.[5] Some Assamese people also use Sarmah.[5]
Despite its association with Brahmins, however, all Sharmas are not Hindu. 'Sharma' also sometimes occurs as a surname for Christians[citation needed], Jains[citation needed] and Buddhists. It is not only a Brahmin title, some Sharmas fall under the class of ironsmiths and goldsmiths.[citation needed][6][7]
According to the Dictionary of American Family Names, Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19-508137-4, Indian: Hindu (Brahman) name from Sanskrit šarma ‘joy’, ‘shelter’. It is regarded as a prestigious name and as such has been adopted in recent times in various non-Brahman communities. .
According to Indian sociologist, S. Devadas Pillai, [1] in his book Indian Sociology through Ghurye, A Dictionary, "The suffix Sharma indicates that the chanter is a Brahman...."
People with surname Sharma/Sarma
- Nishant Sharma, Graduate in Hospitality from Canada.
- Manish Sharma, MBA GRADUATE, from the city of taj Agra
- Mahamahopadhyaya Pandit Ram Avatar Sharma, Philosopher, Indologist, Sanskritist.
- Akhil Sharma..., CS student
- Rohit Sharma, a Cricketer
- Bobby Sharma, an NBA executive
- Anand Sharma, politician
- Manish Sharma, a Cricketer
- Robin Sharma, Modern day philosopher, leadership and success coach
- Ram Karan Sharma
- Ram Sharan Sharma
- Shankar Dayal Sharma, former president of India
- Dasharatha Sharma
- Gurumayum Gourakishor Sharma, a Martial artist
- Pandit Karyanand Sharma
- Pandit Yadunandan (Jadunandan) Sharma
- Pandit Nalin Vilochan Sharma
- Shiv Kumar Sharma, a Santoor player.
- Chris Sharma, a Rock climber
- Prem Kumar Sharma, an Astrologer
- Ishant Sharma, a Cricketer
- Rohit Sharma, a Cricketer
- Dr. Rakesh Sharma, a Pathologist
- Joginder Sharma, a Cricketer
- Rakesh Sharma, an Astronaut
- Urvashi Sharma, an Actress
- Kim Sharma, an Actress
- Konkona Sen Sharma, an Actress
- Monty Sharma, a Music Director
- Amit Sharma, a Cricketer
- Murli Sharma, an Actor
- Richa Sharma, a Singer
- Yashpal Sharma, an Actor
- Anuj Sharma, a Singer
- Pradeep Sharma, Police Officer
- Mani Sarma, Music Director
- Phani Sarma, Actor
- Tarali Sarma, Singer
- Tara Sharma, an Actress
- Yashpal Sharma, a Cricketer
- Vishnu Sarma, philosopher, Author of Panchtantra
- Krishna Nath Sarmah, Freedom fighter
- Som Nath Sharma, India's first Param Vir Chakra award winner
- V. N. Sharma, Former Army Chief
- Anushka Sharma, an Actress
- Sanjay Sarma, Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Rajan Sarma, Tamil film and serial director
- Madan Lal Sharma, politician
- Dr. Arun Kumar Sarmah, Politician
- Aribam Syam Sharma, Film Maker & Music Composer from Manipur
- Charu Sharma, Cricket Commentator
- Kidar Sharma, Film director
- Chandradhar Sharma 'Guleri', Author and scholar
- Tanka Prasad Sharma Kadel, a Nepalese politician
- Dilli Raj Sharma, a Nepalese politician
- Murari Raj Sharma, Nepal's ambassador to the United Kingdom
- Neha Sharma, actress
- Sanjeev Sharma, a cricketeer
- Shriya Sharma, an actress and model
- Sanjay Sharma & Indu Sharma, Founder Gorakhpurinfo.com
People with Sharma/Sarma as first name
- Kavana Sarma, Author (Kavana Sarma is his pen name, his real name is Kandula V.N. Sarma)
- Mani Sharma Yanamandra, Music Director - Filmfare award winner.
- Gunturu Seshendra Sharma a Poet - Note: Gunturu is the surname, Telugu people usually
- Uppaloori Subbaraya Sharma, Actor (N.B. Surname: Uppaloori)
- Narayan Sharma Paudel, Nepalese politician (N.B. Surname: Paudel)
- Janamanchi Seshadri Sarma a Poet (N.B. Surname: Janamanchi)
- Mallampalli Sarabheswara Sarma a Poet. (N.B. Surname: Mallampalli)
- Vedantam Sathya Narayana Sarma, Indian Classical Dancer (Kuchipudi) (N.B. Surname: vedantam)
- Pasumarthi Venu Gopala Krishna Sarma, Indian Classical Dancer (Kuchipudi) (N.B. Surname: Pasumarthi)
- Mahamkali Surya Narayana Sarma, Indian Classical Dancer (Kuchipudi) (N.B. Surname: Mahamkali)
References
- ^ a b A Practical Sanskrit Dictionary: By Arthur Anthony MacDonell
- ^ Dictionary of American Family Names, Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19-508137-4
- ^ sharma Name Meaning and Origin - Ancestry.com
- ^ Behind the Name - the Etymology and History of First Names
- ^ a b Assamese Surnames
- ^ "Mir Murtaza wins Mr J&K title in best physique contest", Daily Excelsior (Kashmir), 2000-03-01, retrieved 2009-06-17,
... In the second category of 5'-9", Feroz Ahmed Sharma (Srinagar) Ist; Manzoor Hayat (Srinagar), 2nd and Sandeep Kalyan of Jammu finished third ...
- ^ "Congo Rebels Attack Army Troops in Violation of Peace Accord", Bloomberg.com, 2008-09-05, retrieved 2009-07-24,
... Major Abdul Sharma, a United Nations' spokesman, said ...