Shirin
Shirin is a Muslim girl name meaning “Sweet, pleasant, charming”.
| Meaning | Sweet, pleasant, charming |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian |
| Arabic spelling | شیرین |
| Pronunciation | shee-REEN |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Shirin
Shirin is the Persian word shīrīn, 'sweet'. It is the name of the heroine of Khusraw and Shirin, a famous romance retold by Nizami Ganjavi. The name is classic in Iran and Afghanistan and is used across Central Asia, Turkey (Şirin) and South Asia. The Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi is a well-known modern bearer.
Is Shirin a Muslim name?
Yes. Shirin is a Persian name with a long history among Muslim families in Iran, Afghanistan, Central Asia and beyond.
Where is the name Shirin used?
Very common in Iran and Afghanistan, and found across the Muslim world.
Gifts with the name Shirin
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Spellings and variants of Shirin
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- Afghan & Pashto Muslim names guide
- Persian Muslim names guide
- Central Asian & Caucasus Muslim names guide
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shirin mean?
Shirin means 'Sweet, pleasant, charming'. It comes from Persian.
Is Shirin a Muslim name?
Yes. Shirin is a Persian name with a long history among Muslim families in Iran, Afghanistan, Central Asia and beyond.
How do you write Shirin in Arabic?
Shirin is written شیرین in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Shirin?
Shirin is pronounced shee-REEN.