شرمین

Sharmin

girlPersian

Sharmin is a Muslim girl name meaning “Shy, modest”.

MeaningShy, modest
GenderGirl
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingشرمین
Pronunciationshar-MEEN
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Sharmin

Sharmin comes from Persian sharm, 'modesty, bashfulness', with the adjective ending -īn, giving 'modest, shy'. Modesty (ḥayāʾ) is a valued quality in Islam, which helps explain the name's appeal. It is especially popular in Bangladesh and also used in Iran and Pakistan.

Is Sharmin a Muslim name?

Yes. Sharmin is a Persian name used by Muslim families, especially in Bangladesh, meaning modest.

Where is the name Sharmin used?

Very common in Bangladesh; also found in Iran and Pakistan (Sharmeen).

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Spellings and variants of Sharmin

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sharmin mean?

Sharmin means 'Shy, modest'. It comes from Persian.

Is Sharmin a Muslim name?

Yes. Sharmin is a Persian name used by Muslim families, especially in Bangladesh, meaning modest.

How do you write Sharmin in Arabic?

Sharmin is written شرمین in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Sharmin?

Sharmin is pronounced shar-MEEN.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.