Find out how popular the first name Sharo has been for the last 1 years (from 2005 to 2005) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Sharo by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Sharo is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2005, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Sharo.

The history of the first name Sharo

The name Sharo has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages in the world, dating back to around 3500 BC. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian word "sharu," which means "the king" or "the ruler." This suggests that the name may have been given to children born into royal or noble families in ancient Mesopotamia, the region encompassing modern-day Iraq and parts of Syria and Turkey.

In the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest known literary works in human history, there is a character named Sharo, who is described as a wise and respected elder. This indicates that the name was in use during the third millennium BC, when the epic was composed.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Sharo was a Sumerian scribe who lived around 2500 BC. His cuneiform inscriptions have been found on clay tablets from the city of Ur, providing valuable insights into the administrative and economic systems of the time.

In the 13th century BC, there was a Hittite prince named Sharo, who was the son of King Muwatalli II. The Hittites were an ancient Anatolian people who ruled a vast empire centered in modern-day Turkey.

During the 6th century BC, a Persian nobleman named Sharo was mentioned in the historical records of the Achaemenid Empire. He was said to have served as a governor in one of the provinces of the empire, which stretched from modern-day Iran to parts of Europe and Africa.

In the 1st century AD, there was a Roman soldier named Sharo who fought in the Roman legions during the reign of Emperor Tiberius. His name is inscribed on a funerary monument found in the city of Rome.

Around the 5th century AD, a Christian monk named Sharo lived in a monastery in the Mesopotamian region. He is known for his writings on theology and philosophy, which have been preserved in ancient manuscripts.

Throughout history, the name Sharo has been relatively uncommon, but it has been documented in various cultures and time periods, reflecting its ancient Sumerian origins and the spread of influence from the Mesopotamian region to other parts of the world.

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