Sharona

Fact sheet

Name: Sharona
Gender: Girl name
Syllables: 3

Sharona is the feminine form of the Hebrew unisex name Sharon. The name has its roots in the Bible and is translated from Hebrew ārōn (שָׁרוֹן‎) as 'the plain'.

What does the name Sharona mean?

Sharona represents a feminine derivative of the Hebrew unisex name Sharon. The name has biblical origins and means Hebrew ārōn (שָׁרוֹן‎), which translates to 'the plain'. The biblical name Sharon refers to a fertile coastal region in present-day Israel, known as the 'Sharon plain', located between the Carmel Mountains, the Yarkon River, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Samaria Mountains. The girl's name Sharona is primarily found in English-speaking regions as well as in Israel and the Netherlands. Other variants of Sharon include Saron and Scharon.

Where does the name Sharona come from?

The name Sharona has an ancient Hebrew origin and means 'the plain'.

How do you pronounce Sharona?

Sha-ro-na

Popularity

In Germany, Sharona is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2005, when it reached 882nd place. In the last ten years, Sharona has been given as a first name around 20 times, placing it 5,571st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,171st.

Nicknames & pet names

Ona / Rona / Sharrie

Famous people

Sharona Fleming (character in the series Monk)

Frequently asked questions about the name Sharona

What is the origin of the name Sharona?

Sharona has an ancient Hebrew origin and means 'the plain'.

How is the name Sharona pronounced?

The name Sharona is pronounced approximately as 'Sha-ro-na', with the syllables evenly stressed.

What nicknames are there for Sharona?

Common nicknames for the name Sharona include Ona, Rona, and Sharrie.

In which countries is the name Sharona common?

Sharona is common in various languages, particularly in English-speaking regions as well as in Israel and the Netherlands.