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I liked having a uncommon name. I was always the one and only Shara. That went well with my astrological sign, leo. Born to lead...

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Shar
Beara

Meanings and history of the name Shara: | Edit

Sharra Itu is an ancient Sumerian fertility goddess.
Sara is a minor god of war in Sumerian mythology

Famous real-life people named Shara: | Edit

Shara Nelson, a singer/songwriter from Britain

Shara in song, story & screen: | Edit

Sharra, a healer from the book series "Dragonriders of Pern"
Sharra, a character from the "The Fionavar Tapestry" trilogy by Guy Gavriel Kay
Sharra from the science fiction/fantasy series Ravirn by Kelly McCullough
"Shara" is the title of a Japanese film/documentary directed by Kawase Naomi
Shara is the main protagonist in the videogame Rune Factory 3
Shara Carter from the anime Teknoman
Shara, a supporting character from the videogame Final Fantasy Tactics Advance