What is the origin of the name Sharmin?

Sharmin is a name of Persian origin.

How do you pronounce Sharmin?

Sharmin is pronounced shar-MEEN.

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GirlPersian

Sharmin

shar-MEEN

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Persian

Total Births

363

Peak Year

#23 in 1969

First Recorded

1952

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Sharmin is a Persian name meaning 'modest' or 'shy'. It conveys a sense of gentleness and humility.

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Shar Min

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Numerology

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Nicknames

Shar Min

Similar Names

Shirin Yasmin Aisha Zara

Personality Traits

ModestShyGentleKind

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