96 Baby Names Meaning Sharp

Sleek, intelligent, and enlightening names for your sharp-minded little star.

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Names aren't just a tag people will call you with. It has a lot to do with perception and even influences views others can have on an individual. If you are considering giving a name with a positive meaning, baby names that mean sharp could be suitable for your future genius. It is also believed that names depend on the success of the bearer and how well he will get along in his school. The naming ceremony in certain societies is presided over by parents who take on the responsibility of name selection. However, in different cultural contexts, naming assumes a significant ritual overseen by elders, often culminating in celebratory gatherings (1). Being intelligent or sharp is one of a person's most attractive features or characteristics. It enables a person to figure out every situation, no matter how complicated. These people can gather and weigh information from multiple sources and consider their consequences. Sharp-minded people are even inquisitive about the world. They ask questions, suggest answers, and even attempt to reach beneath the surface just to understand. What could be more enticing than a name that signifies a mind as incisive as a finely honed blade, cutting through challenges and complexities of life with grace and wisdom. This notion of sharpness extends beyond intellectual prowess; it encompasses the ability to perceive the world keenly, recognize nuance, and make astute decisions. So it makes more sense to pick a name meaning sharp for your child. Join us on a journey of exploration as we delve into a collection of baby names meaning sharp, each holding the promise of a life marked by sharp wits, cutting-edge thoughts, and a remarkable edge that sets them apart. With options ranging from modern to traditional, check out our list of baby boy and girl names meaning sharp.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Ty	Boy	Rock; Sharp; Silk
Barry	Boy	Fair-headed; Spear; Sharp
Acacia	Girl	Thorn; Sharp point; Immortality; Resurrection
Carrol	Boy	Song; Hymn; Pointed; Sharp; Freeholder; Army
Sarim	Boy	Sharp sword; Brave; To cut; Courageous; He who is wise
Pike	Boy	A Spear; Stone; Rock; Hill point; Sharp; Pointed; Fisherman
Husam	Boy	Sword; Sharp blade
Nabiha	Girl	Righteous; Noble; Clever; Intelligent; Sharp-eyed
Areeba	Girl	Brilliant; Intelligent; Sharp; Witty; Smart
Sabre	Unisex	Patient; Sharp; Enduring; Sword

Saarim	Unisex	Strong; Brave; Decisive; A sharp sword; One with a sharp mind
Hassam	Boy	Sharp sword; Sword of justice
Hawkeye	Unisex	Sharp-sighted; Having a keen vision
Keene	Boy	Keen wit; Fighter; Sharp; Bold; Brave
Sakib	Boy	Sharp; Keen; Star; Bright; Piercing; The piercing star
Charon	Boy	Very sharp and bright light
Keris	Unisex	Sharp wavy-edged blade; Love
Areebah	Girl	Brilliant; Intelligent; Sharp; Witty; Smart
Kushagra	Boy	Sharp point of the blade of the Kusa grass; Eager
Montague	Boy	The pointed end of the mountain; Sharp mountain

Prakhar	Boy	Shape; Fierce; Sharp; Type
Saqib	Boy	The truthful; Something well-chosen; Piercing; Sharp; Keen; Insightful; Piercing star
Shakib	Boy	Patience; Tolerance; Sharp; Piercing
Nabihah	Girl	Righteous; Noble; Clever; Intelligent; Sharp-eyed
Zaheen	Unisex	Intelligent; Sharp-minded; Deep thinking; Sagacious; Clever
Sarem	Unisex	Brave; Decisive; Strong; A sharp sword; One with a sharp mind
Nabeeha	Girl	Noble; Righteous; Intelligent; Clever; Sharp-eyed
Min	Girl	Sharp-minded; Quick-responding person; King; Ruler; Protection; Sensitivity
Min-ji	Unisex	One with sharp intellect
Aifa	Boy	Smart; Talented; Sharp; Intelligent; Clever

Ajisth	Boy	Very Intelligent; Brilliant; Bright; Sharp; Smart
Anggan	Boy	With Sharp Eye
Bhalla	Boy	Arrow; Spear; Sharp
Aashik	Boy	Lover; Love; Lovelorn; Dagger; Sharp;
Acilia	Girl	Wit; Sharp
Agimar	Boy	Something sharp
Amandipa	Boy	One with sharp wit; Lamp of peace
Amanthu	Boy	A valiant, sharp witted, traveller and an instant decision maker
Amiscia	Girl	Sharp-witted and communicative
Arkadyuti	Boy	A ray of sun; One with sociable and sharp personality

Asik	Boy	Sharp as a dagger
Asiloman	Boy	Hair as sharp as a sword
Astlabor	Boy	A sharp witted, optimistic being
Aunflis	Girl	A normal, forgiving and sharp witted individual
Batik	Boy	Sharp Sword
Bek	Boy	Baker; To bleat to sing sharp to cry loudly; Living near a stream
Chaital	Unisex	The one who has a sharp memory
Chaleins	Boy	A sharp-sighted young lad
Diamanto	Unisex	One which is as pure, strong, and sharp as a diamond
Eagle	Girl	Eagle; Sharp-eyed person

Ecgbert	Boy	A sharp edge of a sword
Ecgheard	Boy	A clever person; who is sharp witted
Eckhard	Boy	Strong as sword and sharp as a sword's edge
Egbertine	Girl	A pointed edge of sword; very sharp
Eiger	Boy	Sharp like a javelin; very strong
Fitin	Unisex	A sharp-witted and clever person
Fousafia	Girl	A forgiving and sharp minded person
Gef	Boy	Refers to one of the sharp weapons; Sword
Gerla	Girl	One with the sharp spear
Gertruda	Girl	The person who is having power as a sharp as a spear

Heilewisa	Girl	Intellectual, clever, and sharp
Helevisa	Girl	Intelligent; Sharp; Instinctual
Hesam	Boy	A sharp sword
Jantis	Boy	A spear that is sharp
Jesna	Girl	Victory; Garden of heaven; Clear and sharp
Jigen	Boy	Sharp sword; A sharp-minded individual
Nakula	Boy	Sharp animal; Mongoose
Niiradi	Boy	One with a sharp personality and individuality
Nishtar	Girl	A sharp knife used as surgical equipment
Orde	Boy	The blade point of the sharp sword

Ordgar	Boy	Resembling the sharp point of the javelin
Ouray	Boy	One who is sharp as an arrow
Pialy	Boy	A sharp flesh of light; Candid and dual nature
Saaqib	Boy	Piercing; Sharp, Keen
Saquib	Boy	Keen; Sharp; Acute; Piercing
Saram	Boy	A sharp sword
Seassa	Girl	The sharp knife
Sexburga	Girl	Bright, sharp knife
Slaeet	Boy	A man with a sharp tongue
Sting	Boy	To pierce with a sharp object

Te	Boy	A sharp end
Peukestas	Boy	One who is sharp
Haissam	Boy	A sharp sword
Samsam	Boy	A sharp sword
Zakawat	Boy	Intelligent; Sharp-minded
Shnina	Boy	Sharp edge
Sakiba	Girl	One who is sharp-minded
Zakwan	Boy	Sharp-witted; Intelligent
Od	Unisex	Point of sword; Fire; Sharp point
Htet	Unisex	One who is sharp

Min-Joon	Boy	Quick; Clever; Sharp; Talented; Handsome
Zhang-Min	Girl	Stretch; Extend; Archer; Quick; Clever; Sharp
Poudel-nishita	Girl	Sharp; Alert
Hadeed	Unisex	Iron; Sharp
Razor	Unisex	A sharp-edged cutting tool
Agnar	Boy	Sharp; Edge of a sword; Ruler with a sword; Army's fear

Selecting baby names meaning sharp encapsulates a dynamic and compelling choice. Just as a sharp blade cuts through challenges, these names symbolize a child's potential to excel and adapt to a world of hardships. As parents seek names with more profound significance, 'sharp' names offer a unique option. By embracing this meaningful theme, parents honor the concept of sharpness and bestow upon their child a name that reflects their aspirations for a sharp and brilliant future.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are there any drawbacks to selecting a baby name with the meaning 'sharp'?

There may be some drawbacks since the baby name meaning ‘sharp’ can have various meanings and interpretations in different languages and cultures. Sometimes the names can be interpreted negatively which can lead to teasing and misconceptions related to the name.

2. What types of baby names that mean sharp are popular?

Baby names such as Eithan, meaning ‘endurance’ or ‘strength’, Sophia, meaning 'clever’ or ‘skilled,’ and Oliver, meaning ‘olive tree’ are a few examples of names that share meanings associated with sharp and are popular baby names (2)

Infographic: Brilliant Baby Names That Mean Sharp

Baby names that mean 'sharp' convey a sense of strength, intelligence, and precision. They celebrate the uniqueness and potential of each newborn, igniting a path of brilliance. These names can inspire your little one to develop the ability to navigate life's challenges with a sharp focus. Check out the infographic below on such names, and pick your favorite.

savvy baby names denoting sharpness (infographic)

References

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Naming and Birth Rituals
https://www.open.edu/openlearncreate/mod/oucontent/view.php?id=53766§ion=1.4.2
Social Security Administration.
https://blog.ssa.gov/social-securitys-most-popular-baby-names-for-2022/

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