Shereen
Shereen is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “Sweet and charming”.
| Meaning | Sweet and charming |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | شيرين |
| Pronunciation | sheh-REEN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Levant, Iran, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Shereen
Shereen is one spelling of the Persian name Shīrīn, which simply means sweet. It brings to mind the heroine of Khusraw and Shirin, the Persian love story that the poet Nizami retold. From Persian the name travelled into Arabic, taking root especially in Egypt and the Levant, where both Shereen and Sherine are familiar spellings. It also made its way into Turkish and Urdu.
Is Shereen a Muslim name?
This Persian name is widely used by Muslim families in Iran, South Asia and throughout the Arab world.
How popular is Shereen?
It is common in Egypt and the Levant as well as in Iran and Pakistan.
Gifts with the name Shereen
- Shereen name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Shereen baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Shereen
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shereen mean?
Shereen means 'Sweet and charming'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Shereen a Muslim name?
This Persian name is widely used by Muslim families in Iran, South Asia and throughout the Arab world.
How do you pronounce Shereen?
Shereen is pronounced sheh-REEN.
Is Shereen a boy or girl name?
Shereen is usually a girl name.