شیرین

Shireen

girlPersian

Shireen is a Muslim girl name meaning “Sweet, charming”.

MeaningSweet, charming
GenderGirl
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingشیرین
Pronunciationshee-REEN
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Shireen

Shireen is a spelling of the Persian name Shīrīn, 'sweet'. It was made famous by the tale of Khusraw and Shīrīn, told by the 12th-century poet Niẓāmī, in which Shīrīn is an Armenian princess loved by the Persian king. The name spread across the Persian-speaking and Arab worlds and is popular in Pakistan and India.

Is Shireen a Muslim name?

Shireen is a Persian name rather than an Arabic one, but it is widely used by Muslim families in Iran, South Asia and the Arab world.

Where is the name Shireen used?

Used in Iran, South Asia, Egypt and the Levant.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shireen mean?

Shireen means 'Sweet, charming'. It comes from Persian.

Is Shireen a Muslim name?

Shireen is a Persian name rather than an Arabic one, but it is widely used by Muslim families in Iran, South Asia and the Arab world.

How do you write Shireen in Arabic?

Shireen is written شیرین in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Shireen?

Shireen is pronounced shee-REEN.

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