Etymology

Shankar

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Today it means: A male given name from Sanskrit used commonly in India. Full definition →

Sanskrit शंकर
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  1. Sanskrit · borrowed fromशंकर
  2. English todayShankar

Borrowed from Sanskrit शंकर (śaṃkara) meaning one who gives happiness.

Words from the same roots

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Sankar

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