Šarūnas is a Lithuanian masculine given name. Šarūnė is the feminine form of this name.
Pronunciation | [ʃɐˈruːnɐs][ʃɐˈruːne] |
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Gender | Šarūnas (m), Šarūnė (f) |
Origin | |
Word/name | Lithuanian |
Meaning | quick, fast |
Region of origin | Lithuania |
The name allegedly comes from the Old Lithuanian word šarus which means "quick" and its forms šariuoti ("to go rapidly", "to scurry"). This name was popularized by Vincas Krėvė-Mickevičius, who wrote a short story about legendary duke of Merkinė named Šarūnas. The days of this name is February 19 and August 16.[1] As Lithuanian is nearest language idiom to Sanskrit, it is also interpreted "lion" for Hindi word शेर (šeru).
Given name
edit- Šarūnas Bartas
- Šarūnas Birutis
- Šarūnas Jasikevičius, professional basketball player and coach, 2005 Israeli Basketball Premier League MVP
- Šarūnas Liekis
- Šarūnas Marčiulionis
- Šarūnas Nakas
- Šarūnas Sakalauskas
- Šarūnas Sauka
- Šarūnas Šulskis