Shireen
Female namePersian
✨ Meaning
Shireen is the Persian word for sweet, both in the literal sense of taste and in the figurative sense of a pleasing character or voice. It is a straightforward adjective used as a name, which is a common pattern in Persian naming, where qualities are given directly rather than through metaphor. The spelling Shirin is closer to the Persian original.
🌍 Origin
Shirin is the heroine of one of the great romances of Persian literature, the story of Khosrow and Shirin told by the twelfth-century poet Nizami Ganjavi, which has been retold and illustrated for eight hundred years. The name is used in Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey, Pakistan and among Kurdish communities, and appears in the diaspora in several spellings.
⭐ Famous People Named Shireen
- Shireen Abu Akleh
- Shirin Ebadi
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does Shireen mean?
Shireen means 'sweet' in Persian, in both the literal and the figurative sense.
Is it spelled Shireen or Shirin?
Shirin is closer to the Persian original. Shireen is a common English transliteration, particularly in South Asia.
Who was Shirin in Persian literature?
The heroine of Nizami's twelfth-century romance Khosrow and Shirin, one of the most retold love stories in Persian tradition.