Sharleen

Sharleen is a variant of the names Charleen and Charlene, which have their origin in the masculine first name Charles and mean 'the Free'. These names, and thus Sharleen, are derived from the Old High German name Karl.

What does the name Sharleen mean?

Sharleen is a variant of the names Charleen and Charlene, which are traced back to the masculine name Charles and mean 'the Free'. The origin of these names, as well as Sharleen, lies in the Old High German name Karl. Sharleen is primarily common in English-speaking countries. In Germany, however, this name is relatively rare, and the variant Charlene is used more frequently. A well-known bearer of the name is the Scottish musician Sharleen Spiteri, who is a member of the British band Texas. There are also numerous other variants of the name, such as Chaleen, Charlaine, Charlayne, Charleena, Charleene, Charlen, Charlien, Charlin, Charlina, Charlyne, Sharlin, and Sharlyn.

Where does the name Sharleen come from?

The name Sharleen has its roots in Old High German and carries the meaning 'the Free'.

How do you pronounce Sharleen?

The sound structure of the name Sharleen is three syllables and is characterized by a gentle, even flow. It is typically pronounced as 'Shar-leen' [ˈʃɑːrliːn], with the first syllable starting with a dark a-sound that gives the name stability and presence. The elongated second syllable with the bright i-sound and the n-sound at the end provides a soft, harmonious finish. Overall, Sharleen conveys an elegant and melodic impression.

When is the name day of Sharleen?

Sharleen, as the feminine form of Charles/Karl, celebrates its name day on the following dates: January 7, January 28, March 2, June 3, August 12, August 24, October 21, and November 4.

Popularity

In Germany, Sharleen is a rare first name. In 2020, it ranked 4,158th on the list of the most common female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2012 at 824th place. Over the past ten years, Sharleen has been given about 40 times, which places it at 3,965th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, the name ranks 2,128th.

Nicknames & pet names

Charly / Sharchy / Shari / Sharlodde / Sharlson / Sharly / Shasha / Shelly

Famous people

• Sharleen Spiteri (singer/musician of the pop group Texas)
• Sharleen Stratton (Australian diver)