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Sharon name meaning
Last Name
3k
in the U.S.
in 2010
3k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Sharon mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Sharon
User Submitted Origins
Hebrew
57%
English
37%
African
4%
Spanish
2%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Sharon means "As in bible the rose of Sharon ,fertile plains of Israel" and is of Hebrew origin.
- A submission from Texas, U.S. says the name Sharon means "As in the Bible; the rose of Sharon. Fertile plains of Israel" and is of Hebrew origin.
- A submission from Virginia, U.S. says the name Sharon means "Sharon is mentioned in the Bible. ' The Rose of Sharon.' Sharon means ' The [roses on/in] plains of Israel.' It's a very, very old name & people associate with an English name, but is likely origin is of Israel".
- 2 people from Namibia and the United States agree the name Sharon is of African origin and means "Plains of roses".
- A user from the United States says the name Sharon is of Hebrew origin and means "It mean a plain or a rose".
- A submission from Kenya says the name Sharon means "Plain of roses" and is of African origin.
- A submission from New York, U.S. says the name Sharon means "A plain in Israel" and is of Hebrew origin.
- A user from Ohio, U.S. says the name Sharon means "The rose of sharon".
- A user from Wisconsin, U.S. says the name Sharon is of Spanish origin and means "Rose of Yours".
- A user from India says the name Sharon is of Spanish origin and means "Rose".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
Biblical place name, Hebrew שָׁרוֹן (šārōn, “the Sharon plain”).
- A plain in Israel.
- A female given name from Hebrew derived from the biblical place name.
- Any of a number of places in the US and Canada named after the biblical place.
- A town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States.
- A surname.
- (Britain, derogatory, slang) A working-class female.
Sharon was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano
Notable Persons Named Sharon
Notable Persons Named Sharon
Sharon Tate
Sharon Tate was an actress and model. Her career lasted from 1961 to 1969. Sharon was given the name Sharon Marie Tate by her parents Colonel (United States) and Doris Tate on January 24th, 1943 in Dallas, Texas, U.S. She passed away on August 9th, 1969.
Sharon Stone
Sharon Stone is an actress, model, and producer. Her ongoing career started in 1980. Sharon was given the name Sharon Yvonne Stone on March 10th, 1958 in Meadville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Sharon Osbourne
Sharon Osbourne is a media personality, music manager, businesswoman, television talent competition judge, talk show host, author, promoter, talent manager, and promoter (entertainment). She was most prominent from 1979 to present. Sharon was given the name Sharon Rachel Levy by her parent Don Arden on October 9th, 1952 in Brixton, London, England.
Sharon Carter
Sharon Carter is a comics character.
Sharon Horgan
Sharon Horgan is a comedian. Sharon was born on July 13th, 1970 in Hackney, London, England.
Sharon Needles
Sharon Needles is a drag performer, musician, and drag (clothing). He has been prominent since 2004. Sharon was given the name Aaron Coady on November 28th, 1981 in Newton, Iowa.
- Sharon JonesMusician
- Kristin NelsonActress
- Sharon LealActress
- Sharon GlessActress
- Sharon den AdelSinger-songwriter
- Jackie DeShannonSinger-songwriter
- Sharon Van EttenSinger-songwriter
- Sharon LawrenceActress
- Sharon CorrMusician
- Sharon CohenSinger-songwriter
- Sharon CaseActress
- Sharon NewmanSoap Character
- Sharon OldsPoet
- Sharon RobinsonMusician
Notable Persons With the Last Name Sharon
Notable Persons With the Last Name Sharon
Ariel Sharon
Ariel Sharon was a Prime Minister of Israel, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Energy, Water Resources, Minister of Housing, Construction, Minister of Industry, Trade, Labour, Minister of Defense, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Israel), Ministry of National Infrastruct. Ariel was given the name Ariel Scheinermann on February 26th, 1928 in Kfar Malal. He left this life on January 11th, 2014.
Deke Sharon
Deke Sharon is an a cappella singer, arranger, composer, director, producer, television producer, teacher, singing, and arrangement. He has been prominent since 1991. Deke was given the name Kurk Richard Toohey, Jr. on December 12th, 1967.
Arieh Sharon
Arieh was born on May 28th, 1900 in Jarosław. He died on July 24th, 1984.
Nick and Sharon
William Tang Sharon
William Tang Sharon was a senator. He was most active from 1875 to 1881. William was born on January 9th, 1821 in Smithfield, Ohio. He breathed his last breath on November 13th, 1885.
Ralph Sharon
Ralph Sharon was a jazz musician. He plays Piano. His career lasted from 1940 to 2015. Ralph was born on September 17th, 1923 in London. He breathed his last breath on March 31st, 2015.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Sharon | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 88.83% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 4.64% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 1.60% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.32% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.89% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.72% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Sharon
People with the last name Sharon are most frequently White
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Fun Facts about the name Sharon
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