Around the world, Шехар (Shekhar 
, Шехар 
) is a widespread masculine first name. The forename Шехар is characteristic of India, where it is quite a common boy's name, Qatar, where it is quite a rare masculine name, and United Arab Emirates. In absolute terms, this name is the most popular in Southern Asia, particularly India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. Likewise, Шехар is the last name as well as the forename.