Shirin
Shirin is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “Sweet and charming”.
| Meaning | Sweet and charming |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | شیرین |
| Pronunciation | shee-REEN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iran, Afghanistan, Central Asia, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Shirin
Shirin comes from the Persian shīrīn, meaning sweet. Readers of Persian literature know it as the heroine of Khusraw and Shirin, a celebrated romance that Nizami Ganjavi retold. In Afghanistan and Iran it is a timeless classic, and it is also heard throughout Central Asia, in South Asia and in Turkey, where it becomes Şirin. Shirin Ebadi, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, is a famous modern example.
Is Shirin a Muslim name?
For centuries Muslim families from Iran and Afghanistan to Central Asia have given their daughters this Persian name.
How popular is Shirin?
It is very common in Iran and Afghanistan and appears across the Muslim world.
Gifts with the name Shirin
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Shirin
Names similar to Shirin
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shirin mean?
Shirin means 'Sweet and charming'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Shirin a Muslim name?
For centuries Muslim families from Iran and Afghanistan to Central Asia have given their daughters this Persian name.
How do you pronounce Shirin?
Shirin is pronounced shee-REEN.
Is Shirin a boy or girl name?
Shirin is usually a girl name.