Boy Name Khasi · English (Biblical)

Shepherd

Pronunciation /SHEPH-erd/

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“guide”

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The Expression (Destiny) number, calculated from the letters of Shepherd.

11
The Visionary
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GenderBoy
OriginEnglish (Biblical)
Starting soundSh
Numerology11 · The Visionary
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Meaning of Shepherd

Shepherd is a boy name of English (Biblical) origin, popular among Khasi families. It means “one who guides and protects sheep”.

Shepherd's Style

English (Biblical) Khasi Timeless Long Boy

Shepherd at a Glance

Popularity
68/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
32/100
Pronunciation
88/100

Shepherd is a moderately popular, easy to pronounce name with a balanced character.

Shepherd Popularity Graph

🇮🇳 India · rank by year (#1 = most popular)

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Status
Moderately Popular
Direction
→ Stable
Est. Position
~#97

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Shepherd Name Profile

Meaningguide
OriginKhasi · English (Biblical)
GenderBoy Name
First LetterS
Letters8
Syllables2
Baby Name Spot Popularity Score68/100

Moderately Popular · internal score, not an official ranking

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