Origin
Sanskrit (Indian)
Syllables
3
Zodiac
Libra
Trend
Steady
At a glance
Sharmila is a name often given to girls. Ranked #16187 and holds a steady place on the charts. It comes from a Sanskrit (Indian) origin and traditionally means "Bringer of joy and protection". It has 3 syllables.
The Story of Sharmila
Sharmila draws from Sanskrit roots suggesting comfort and delight. It gained prominence through Indian cinema and diaspora communities. Parents appreciate its elegant sound and positive associations with kindness and poise. The name suits a gentle yet confident personality.
Popularity
Currently ranked #16187 on the Baby Billboard Charts.
Numerology Profile
Seeks truth and wisdom.
Craves creative expression.
Values stability and order.
Leads with independence.
Zodiac & Astrology
Libra
Balances harmony and beauty.
Strengths
Compatible Signs
Lucky Numbers
Lucky Colors
Best Career Paths
Name Energy & Vibe
Radiates gentle elegance and warmth.
Color Aura
Soft Rose
Element
Air
Season
Spring
Gemstone
Rose Quartz
Spirit Animal
Dove
Power Word
Harmony
Energy Type
Air × Spring
Personality & Traits
Graceful
Moves through life with elegance.
Compassionate
Deeply cares for others.
Creative
Finds beauty in expression.
Famous People Named Sharmila
Sharmila Tagore
Indian actress and UNICEF ambassador
Sharmila Rege
Indian sociologist and feminist scholar
Sharmila in Pop Culture
Sharmila
Devdas (film)
Sharmila
Anand (film)
Historical Events
1957
Sharmila Tagore debuted in film.
2005
Sharmila Rege published key works.
International Variations
Sharmila in Different Scripts
शर्मिला
Devanagari
শর্মিলা
Bengali
ஷர்மிலா
Tamil
شارميلا
Arabic
Nicknames & Short Forms
Middle Name Suggestions
Beautiful middle name pairings with Sharmila:
Sharmila Anjali
Sharmila Priya
Sharmila Lakshmi
Sharmila Saanvi
Sharmila Meera
Sharmila Divya
Sharmila Riya
Fun Facts & Trivia
Popular in Bollywood families.
Means comfort in Persian cognates.
Used across South Asia.
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Quick Facts
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