Sirin
Sirin is a Muslim girl name of Persian / Turkish via Arabic usage origin, meaning “Sweet and charming”.
| Meaning | Sweet and charming |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian / Turkish via Arabic usage |
| Written as | سيرين |
| Pronunciation | see-REEN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, Egypt, Turkey, North Africa |
Meaning and origin of Sirin
Sirin, or Sīrīn, is generally explained as a form of the Persian Shirin, meaning sweet, and it is a relative of the Turkish Şirin, charming. Early Islamic history knows a Sīrīn who was the sister of Māriya al-Qibṭiyya, the Prophet's ﷺ Coptic wife; she went on to marry the poet Ḥassān ibn Thābit. Many people also know the name through Muhammad ibn Sīrīn, a scholar of the Tabi'in renowned for interpreting dreams.
Is Sirin a Muslim name?
Muslims have used Sirin since the Prophet's ﷺ lifetime, when the sister of Maria the Copt carried it, and Turkish and Arab parents still choose it today.
How popular is Sirin?
It is used across the Arab world and in Turkey as Şirin, with Sereen and Serine common in the Levant and North Africa.
Gifts with the name Sirin
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Sirin
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sirin mean?
Sirin means 'Sweet and charming'. It is of Persian / Turkish via Arabic usage origin.
Is Sirin a Muslim name?
Muslims have used Sirin since the Prophet's ﷺ lifetime, when the sister of Maria the Copt carried it, and Turkish and Arab parents still choose it today.
How do you pronounce Sirin?
Sirin is pronounced see-REEN.
Is Sirin a boy or girl name?
Sirin is usually a girl name.