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The name Sharon is of Hebrew origin and means “a plain or flat area”. The name is derived from the Hebrew word “yashar” which means straight or smooth. In the bible, the Sharon plain is a fertile coastal plain located in Israel. The name has been popularized in English-speaking countries since the 1920s.The name Sharon is generally used for girls and is associated with qualities such as beauty, grace, and sophistication. People with this name are said to be strong-willed and independent, with a talent for leadership and resourcefulness.Some famous people with the name Sharon include Sharon Stone, an American actress, Sharon Osbourne, a television personality and music manager, and Sharon Jones, an American soul singer. The name has also been used in popular culture, with Sharon being the name of the protagonist in the hit Australian TV series, “Kath and Kim”.

The name Sharon is most popular in the United States, particularly during the 1940s and 1950s, as well as in Israel. It is also moderately popular in the United Kingdom and Australia.

Sharon is a classic name that has been popular for decades. If you're looking for names that are similar to Sharon, here are a few suggestions:

• Shannon
• Sheryl
• Sherri
• Sherry
• Shirley
• Sharlene
• Sharla
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• Shariece