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Shari

Girl name · 33 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Shari: 33 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 9 births in 1992.

Shari is most commonly a variant of Sharon, a name derived from the Hebrew word *sharon*, meaning "plain" or "fertile plain," referring to the fertile coastal plain of Sharon in ancient Israel. In the mid-20th century, Sharon became popular in English-speaking countries, and Shari emerged as a shortened, more modern form. A famous bearer is Shari Lewis, the beloved American ventriloquist and puppeteer who created the character Lamb Chop, entertaining generations of children. The name also shares its root with the biblical "Rose of Sharon," a phrase often used in hymns and poetry. While less common in Scotland than its parent name, Shari offers a lighter, more distinctive alternative, and has occasionally been used as a diminutive for Sharon or even Charlotte.