Alisher
Alisher is a Muslim boy name of Arabic and Persian (Central Asian compound) origin, meaning “Ali the lion”.
| Meaning | Ali the lion |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic and Persian (Central Asian compound) |
| Written as | علیشیر |
| Pronunciation | ah-lee-SHER |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Afghanistan |
Meaning and origin of Alisher
Alisher pairs the Arabic name ʿAlī, from a root meaning 'to be high', with the Persian shēr, 'lion'. The combination nods to ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib's famous title Asadullāh, the Lion of God. Its best-known bearer is Alisher Navoi, the Timurid poet and statesman of Herat who died in 1501 and is honoured as the father of Chagatai Turkic literature. It is still one of the top boys' names in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
Is Alisher a Muslim name?
Alisher is a Muslim name built from Ali and the Persian word for lion, and it is closely tied to the Muslim poet Alisher Navoi.
How popular is Alisher?
Alisher is very common in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan, and with Uzbeks and Tajiks in Afghanistan.
Gifts with the name Alisher
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Spellings and variants of Alisher
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alisher mean?
Alisher means 'Ali the lion'. It is of Arabic and Persian (Central Asian compound) origin.
Is Alisher a Muslim name?
Alisher is a Muslim name built from Ali and the Persian word for lion, and it is closely tied to the Muslim poet Alisher Navoi.
How do you pronounce Alisher?
Alisher is pronounced ah-lee-SHER.
Is Alisher a boy or girl name?
Alisher is usually a boy name.