Shirin
شيرين/shee-REEN/
Sweet and charming
About the name Shirin
Shirin means sweet and delightful in Persian, immortalised by the legendary romance of Khosrow and Shirin, one of Persian literature's great love stories. The name evokes beauty, tenderness, and an irresistible charm. It carries an air of poetry and timeless elegance. Beloved across Iran, Turkey, and Central Asia, Shirin is admired far beyond for its melodic sound and romantic literary heritage.
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Persian
- In Arabic
- شيرين
- Pronunciation
- shee-REEN
- Also spelled
- Shireen, Sheereen, Shirine
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shirin mean?+
Shirin (شيرين) is a name of Persian origin, meaning “Sweet and charming”.
What is the origin of the name Shirin?+
Shirin is a name of Persian origin.
Is Shirin a boy or a girl name?+
Shirin is traditionally used as a girl's name.
How is Shirin pronounced and spelled?+
Shirin is pronounced shee-REEN and is written شيرين in Arabic. It is also spelled Shireen, Sheereen, Shirine.