Sharon
Rose of Sharon by Shepard Alonzo Mount, 1850. | |
| Pronunciation | /ʃærən/ Hebrew: [ʃaːˈʁoːn] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Language(s) | English, Hebrew |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Hebrew |
| Word/name | שָׁרוֹן, šarŵn |
| Meaning | "plain" |
| Region of origin | Israel |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Saron |
| Related names | Ron, Ronny, Ronnie, Roni, Aaron |
Sharon (Hebrew: שָׁרוֹן Šārôn 'plain'), also spelled Saron, is a given name as well as a Hebrew name.
In English-speaking areas, Sharon is now predominantly a feminine given name, but historically it was also used as a masculine given name. In Israel, it is used as both.