Sharva or Sarva?
Two spellings, side by side.
Sharva and Sarva are two spellings of the same sound. Sharva is listed with the meaning "From Sanskrit 'sharva' meaning an archer or one who destroys; also related to the earth. A powerful name honoring Lord Shiva" and Sarva with "A Sanskrit name meaning 'all' or 'universal,' and it serves as an epithet for both Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva". Sharva is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Sharva | Sarva |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | From Sanskrit 'sharva' meaning an archer or one who destroys; also related to the earth. A powerful name honoring Lord Shiva. | A Sanskrit name meaning 'all' or 'universal,' and it serves as an epithet for both Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva. |
| Origin | Indian | Sanskrit |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | — | सर्व |
| Say it | Shar-va | Sar-va |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Sharva and Sarva
Is Sharva or Sarva more common?
Sharva is more often searched and saved on this site; Sarva is also used.
Do Sharva and Sarva mean the same?
Sharva: "From Sanskrit 'sharva' meaning an archer or one who destroys; also related to the earth. A powerful name honoring Lord Shiva". Sarva: "A Sanskrit name meaning 'all' or 'universal,' and it serves as an epithet for both Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva".
How do you say Sharva?
In parts: Shar-va. Sarva is said the same way.
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