Girl name
Şarıka name meaning
“shining, radiant”
Şarıka means “shining” or “radiant.” It is associated with Arabic shāriqa, a word connected with rising and shining, and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. Light appearing along the horizon at sunrise provides a concrete natural image for the brightness expressed by the name.
What does Şarıka mean?
Shining, radiant
In Turkish: parlayan, ışık saçan
Şarıka is interpreted through images of light appearing and a surface becoming illuminated. Its probable Arabic counterpart belongs to the same root family as words concerning sunrise. This supports a meaning of radiance, although the name’s transmission into Turkish and its historical spelling require further verification.
Origin of the name Şarıka
The name probably comes from Arabic shāriqa, associated with the root sh-r-q and its senses of rising and shining.
How to pronounce Şarıka
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃaɾɯka/ |
| Arabic | شارقة |
Is Şarıka a girl’s name?
Yes, Şarıka is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Şarıka does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Şarika
Names that sound like Şarıka
Names with related meanings
- Güneş♀The sun
- Zehra♀Radiant woman
- Hiranur♀A combination of Hira and light
- Nisanur♀Light of women
- Aysel♀Moon-bright
- Aynur♀Moonlight
- Beyza♀White, fair and bright
- İkranur♀A name combining the command 'read' with light
- Parla♀Shine
- Elanur♀Compound evoking hazel colour and light
- Esmanur♀A combination of Esma and light
- Aylin♀A halo of light around the moon
FAQ about the name Şarıka
What is the meaning of Şarıka?
Şarıka means “shining, radiant”. The name probably comes from Arabic shāriqa, associated with the root sh-r-q and its senses of rising and shining.
Is Şarıka a girl’s name?
Yes, Şarıka is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Şarıka in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şarıka nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şarıka?
Şarıka is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Şarıka have?
Şarıka has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Şarıka?
Şarıka does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
What are other spellings of Şarıka?
Other spellings: Şarika.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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