Flat plain or princess
The exact origin of Sharra is debated; it is often considered a variant of the Arabic name Sahara, referring to the desert or a flat plain. Alternatively, it is sometimes used as a modern elaboration of the Hebrew name Sarah, meaning princess or noblewoman.
Less common today
Sharra isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,764 in 1992.
A character in the Darkover series of science fantasy novels · Darkover series
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
