Sharma

Sharma also known as Magotra is a Hindu Brahmin surname. The Sanskrit stem ṣárman- (nom. sarma) can mean 'joyfulness', 'comfort', 'happiness'. Sarma and Sarmah are alternative English spellings of the name, commonly used by Assamese Brahmins. The names Sharman, Sharma and Sharmavu are used in South India, albeit uncommonly.

For the modern village in Yemen, see Sharmah. For the medieval harbour, see Sharma (medieval).

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