Sharyn

Sharyn is a striking baby name for girls. Popularized as a given name during the Victorian era, this name enjoyed further prominence within mid-century American culture. Sharyn Howard was the heroine of the Sharyn Howard mystery series, and Sharyn Moore was a popular character in the StarCraft series. Keep reading to learn more about this name.

Meaning of the name Sharyn:

Hebrew: Plain, grassland, prairie

Origin of the name Sharyn:

Sharyn is a variation of the name Sharon. This name originates from the Old Hebrew word שָׁרוֹן (Sharon) and meant “plain,” “grassland,” or “prairie.”

Symbolism of the name Sharyn:

Sharyn is an alternative spelling of Sharon (meaning “fertile plain”). In the Hebrew Bible, Sharon referred to a flourishing prairie near the coast of Israel (Song of Songs 2:1). The symbol of Sharon is the rose.

Style of the name Sharyn:

Biblical, Victorian

Gender of the name Sharyn:

Sharyn is a girl's name.

Pronunciation of the name Sharyn:

SHAHR-ən

Number of syllables in the name Sharyn:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Sharyn:

The name Sharyn evokes feelings of sweetness and serenity.

Alternative spellings for the name Sharyn:

• Sharon 
• Sharin
• Sharen
• Sharron 

Nicknames for the name Sharyn:

• Shar
• Sharie
• Shari 
• Shary

Popularity of the name Sharyn:

According to the Social Security Administration index, Sharyn was the 11,839th most popular baby name for girls in 2014.

Related names for the name Sharyn:

• Shayla 
• Shannon 
• Skylar 
• Shalom
• Shay 
• Sasha 
• Sahara
• Savannah 
• Sevyn 

Great middle names for Sharyn and their meanings:

• Aylin (moon halo)
• Briar (thorny shrub)
• Clarissa (clear, bright, famous)
• Ivory (white, pale, tusk)
• Leyla (night)
• Makayla (who is like God)
• Miranda (admirable)
• Nechama comfort, solace)
• Riya (singer)
• Roslyn (gentle horse, beautiful rose)
• Saoirse (freedom, liberty)
• Teagan (poet)
• Zion (holy place, highest point, citadel)

Famous people with the name Sharyn:

• Sharyn Elizabeth Alfonsi (journalist)
• Sharyn Battey (actress)
• Sharyn Mary-Ellen Casey (radio hostess)
• Sharyn Shimada Huggins (film producer)
• Sharyn McCreedy (actress)
• Sharyn Elaine McCrumb (writer)
• Sharyn November (poet)
• Sharyn Rothstein (writer)
• Sharyn Tejani (human rights lawyer)
• Sharyn Wynters (actress)

Sharyn in popular culture:

• Sharyn Howard (heroine of the Sharyn Howard mystery series by Jim and Joyce Laverne)
• Sharyn Moore (character in the StarCraft series)