Sharanjeet
Sharanjeet is a Sikh unisex name of Punjabi (Sikh) origin, meaning “Victory through God's refuge”.
| Meaning | Victory through God's refuge |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Punjabi (Sikh) |
| Written as | ਸ਼ਰਨਜੀਤ |
| Pronunciation | SHUH-run-jeet |
| Tradition | Sikh |
| Used in | India, United Kingdom, Canada |
Meaning and origin of Sharanjeet
Sharanjeet joins sharan, 'refuge' or 'shelter', especially the shelter of the Guru or God, with jeet, 'victory'. It is usually understood as 'one who is victorious by taking refuge in God'. The word sharan appears often in the Guru Granth Sahib in the sense of surrendering to the Lord's protection. Like most Sikh names it is given to both boys and girls, with Singh or Kaur showing the gender.
Is Sharanjeet a Sikh name?
Sharanjeet is a typical Sikh name built from Gurbani vocabulary. Sikh given names are usually unisex, so a boy would be Sharanjeet Singh and a girl Sharanjeet Kaur.
How popular is Sharanjeet?
Used in Punjab and across the Sikh diaspora; the spelling Sharanjit is at least as common.
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Spellings and variants of Sharanjeet
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sharanjeet mean?
Sharanjeet means 'Victory through God's refuge'. It is of Punjabi (Sikh) origin.
Is Sharanjeet a Sikh name?
Sharanjeet is a typical Sikh name built from Gurbani vocabulary. Sikh given names are usually unisex, so a boy would be Sharanjeet Singh and a girl Sharanjeet Kaur.
How do you pronounce Sharanjeet?
Sharanjeet is pronounced SHUH-run-jeet.
Is Sharanjeet a boy or girl name?
Sharanjeet is used for both boys and girls.