Shireen
shih-REEN
Popularity
#14972
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
Persian
Total Births
1,345
Peak Year
#40 in 1991
First Recorded
1923
Style
Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Shireen is a Persian name meaning "sweet" or "pleasant." It is often associated with the character of Shirin in Persian literature.
Numerology
The Seeker
Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Shireen Abu Akleh
Palestinian-American journalist killed in West Bank
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