شۆڕش

Shoresh

boyKurdish / Persian

Shoresh is a Muslim boy name meaning “Revolution, uprising”.

MeaningRevolution, uprising
GenderBoy
OriginKurdish / Persian
Arabic spellingشۆڕش
Pronunciationshoh-RESH
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Shoresh

Shoresh is the Kurdish form of the Persian shūresh, 'uprising, revolution'. It became a popular boys' name among Kurds during the twentieth-century struggles for Kurdish rights, carrying a sense of courage and change. It is mainly used in Iraqi and Iranian Kurdistan.

Is Shoresh a Muslim name?

Yes, in practice. Shoresh is a Kurdish word name meaning 'revolution', used by Kurdish Muslim families.

Where is the name Shoresh used?

Common among Sorani-speaking Kurds.

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Spellings and variants of Shoresh

ShorshŞoreş

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shoresh mean?

Shoresh means 'Revolution, uprising'. It comes from Kurdish / Persian.

Is Shoresh a Muslim name?

Yes, in practice. Shoresh is a Kurdish word name meaning 'revolution', used by Kurdish Muslim families.

How do you write Shoresh in Arabic?

Shoresh is written شۆڕش in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Shoresh?

Shoresh is pronounced shoh-RESH.

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