Sharma Surname
“Joy, shelter, comfort”
Also spelled: Sharmaa
Brahmin surnamesSanskrit origin · Hindi
History & Significance
One of the most common Brahmin surnames in North India, traditionally associated with priests and scholars.
What is the Gotra for Sharma?
Sharma families belong to many Gotras: it is passed down the paternal line, not fixed by the surname. These 53 Gotras are the ones most often recorded among Sharma families:
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AngirasVatsaMudgalaGargParasharHaritShandilyaKaundinyaBhriguMaudgalyaDhananjayaKanvaMandavyaShatamarshanaUpamanyuNaidhruvaGalavaKatyayanLaugakshiSavarnaSaunakKapiBhargavaMaitreyaChyavanaMarkandeyaAurvaKratuPulastyaPulahaMarichiKautsaDhaumyaAapastambaHarithaAlambayanIkshvakuNidaghaDattatreyaGargyeyaValakhilyaKanvayanaNandanaTaittiriyaDevaraja
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Find Sharma Gotra →Meaning & Origin
- Meaning
- Joy, shelter, comfort
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Language
- Hindi
- Category
- Brahmin
Regional Distribution
The Sharma surname is predominantly found in:
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In the Blog
Sharma Gotra List — Common Gotras for Sharma Brahmin Families
Discover which Gotras are most common for Sharma surname Brahmin families. Learn why Sharma doesn't determine your Gotra and how to find your actual Gotra lineage.
Sharma Surname by Region: Gotras of Punjabi, UP and Pahari Families
The Sharma surname appears across North India with different Gotra patterns by region. A regional guide to Sharma lineages and how to find your own Gotra.