Sharman

Sharman is often considered a variant or diminutive of Sharon. The name Sharon itself is derived from the Hebrew place name 'Sharon', referring to a fertile plain in ancient Israel. In the Bible, the 'Plain of Sharon' is mentioned as a beautiful and fruitful region. The association with 'princess' comes from a later interpretation or a conflation with other names or meanings, as the direct Hebrew meaning of Sharon is 'plain' or 'level ground'.

Over time, names like Sharon gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the 20th century. Sharman emerged as a less common, perhaps more individualized, form. It might also have been influenced by surnames like Sharman, which are occupational names derived from 'shearman' (one who shears cloth). However, in the context of a given name for females, its primary association is with Sharon.