What origin is the name Sharp?

Sharp comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Sharp?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Sharp — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

Both spellings are used. Sharp means "Sharp comes from an English surname meaning “sharp” or “keen,” rooted in Old English scearp."; Sarp is listed with the meaning "Steep or precipitous". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Sharp

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Sharp

Sharp

Unisex

Indian

1 syllable

Sharp is an Indian unisex name meaning "Sharp comes from an English surname meaning “sharp” or “keen,” rooted in Old English scearp".

Sharp is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Sharp comes from an English surname meaning “sharp” or “keen,” rooted in Old English scearp". It has 1 syllable.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 1

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Sharp mean?

Sharp comes from an English surname meaning “sharp” or “keen,” rooted in Old English scearp.

How popular is Sharp?

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Quick answers about Sharp

What does Sharp mean?

Sharp is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Sharp comes from an English surname meaning “sharp” or “keen,” rooted in Old English scearp.".

How popular is Sharp?

We have no birth-record ranking for Sharp: it is not in US records, and India publishes no national name rankings. The meter above fills in as parents here view, search for and save the name.

Brother names that go with Sharp

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Sharp.

Number 1 is linked with leadership, independence and new beginnings.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

The starting sound of Sharp has no entry in the traditional nakshatra syllable chart, so families usually choose it freely rather than by rashi. Its Chaldean name number is 1.

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Other spellings of Sharp

Parents also search for these spellings. Each has its own page with its meaning and origin.

Sarp — "Steep or precipitous" (Turkish)

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Sharp at a glance

Letters: 5
Syllables: 1
Starts with: S
Ends with: -rp
Vowels: 1 of 5 letters

Which names have a similar meaning to Sharp?

Sharp means "Sharp comes from an English surname meaning “sharp” or “keen,” rooted in Old English scearp." — these names share that spirit.

Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)
Emma — "Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility." (German)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Ethan — "Ethan comes from the Hebrew Eitan, meaning 'firm', 'strong' or 'enduring'. Several minor figures in the Bible bear it." (Hebrew)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)