Shir

Shir Meaning & Origin

About Shir
The name "Shir" is of Hebrew origin and primarily used for girls. It means "song" or "poem" in Hebrew. It carries connotations of beauty, creativity, and expression. The name "Shir" is often given to individuals who are believed to possess a musical or artistic inclination, reflecting their potential for creating and appreciating beauty in various forms.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Shir are female.

Shir Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -12.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH ER1
🌐 IPA
/ʃər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shir in Braille

Here's how to represent Shir in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Shir in braille

How to Spell the Name Shir in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Shir using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Shir in sign language

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