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Sharma (Sanskrit: शर्मा, Hindi: शर्मा, Template:Lang-as, Template:Lang-te ) is a surname found in the India and Nepal as a surname or given name among Brahmins. As a noun in Sanskrit, Sharma has various positive connotations, such as "bliss", "happiness", "shelter", "laid back" and "protection."

The name does not necessarily denote a unique paternal lineage but it is not uncommon to find it used as a middle name in some areas of North India. In South-central Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, first name constitutes a surname and middle name is given name and the last name is given depending on the caste. For instance, Janamanchi Seshadri Sarma's surname is Janamanchi, Seshadri is the given name and Sharma is the last name.

The name Sharma is written as शर्मा in Hindi. An alternative english spelling of the name used in the city of Varanasi and the Indian states of Assam, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala is "Sarma". Some Assamese people also use Sarmah. and Sarma

According to Dictionary of American Family Names, the name Sharma is listed as "Indian: Hindu (Brahman) name from Sanskrit šarma ‘joy’, ‘shelter’." Other theories suggest that origin of the name Sharma lies in the ancient Sanskrit word "Sharman" which means teacher or master.

According to Indian sociologist, S. Devadas Pillai, "The suffix Sharma indicates that the chanter is a Brahman..."

People with Sharma surname

References

  1. ^ Dictionary of American Family Names, Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19-508137-4
  2. the Etymology and History of First Names. Behind the Name. Retrieved on 2011-10-20.
  3. ^ Assamese Surnames. Languageinindia.com (2003-04-04). Retrieved on 2011-10-20.
  4. S. Devadas Pillai (1 January 1997). Indian sociology through Ghurye, a dictionary. Popular Prakashan. pp. 342–. ISBN 978-81-7154-807-1. Retrieved 20 October 2011.
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