Shirin
shi-REEN
Popularity
#8854
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Persian
Total Births
786
Peak Year
#27 in 1985
First Recorded
1938
Style
Soft & Gentle, Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Shirin is a Persian name meaning "sweet". It is often associated with beauty and grace.
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Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Shirin Ebadi
Iranian lawyer, human rights activist, Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
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