Sherzod
Sherzod is a Muslim boy name of Uzbek / Tajik form of Persian Sherzad origin, meaning “Lion-born, son of a lion”.
| Meaning | Lion-born, son of a lion |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Uzbek / Tajik form of Persian Sherzad |
| Written as | شیرزاد |
| Pronunciation | sher-ZOD |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Central Asia, Iran, Kurdistan |
Meaning and origin of Sherzod
Sherzod is the Central Asian shape of the Persian name Shērzād. The two parts are shēr, meaning lion, and zād, meaning born of, so the whole describes a child born of a lion, or a lion's son. Uzbek and Tajik speakers habitually turn a Persian 'a' into an 'o', which explains the ending. In Uzbekistan few boys' names are more familiar than this one, and it carries a proud, courageous ring.
Is Sherzod a Muslim name?
Sherzod, a name with Persian roots, is a firm favourite among Muslim parents in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
How popular is Sherzod?
It is very common in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, while Iranians say Shirzad and Kurds say Sherzad.
Gifts with the name Sherzod
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sherzod mean?
Sherzod means 'Lion-born, son of a lion'. It is of Uzbek / Tajik form of Persian Sherzad origin.
Is Sherzod a Muslim name?
Sherzod, a name with Persian roots, is a firm favourite among Muslim parents in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
How do you pronounce Sherzod?
Sherzod is pronounced sher-ZOD.
Is Sherzod a boy or girl name?
Sherzod is usually a boy name.