Shirin

Shirin Meaning & Origin

About Shirin
The surname Shirin is of Persian origin and is derived from the Persian word "shirin," meaning "sweet" or "pleasant." It is a common surname in Iran and other Persian-speaking regions. The name may have originally been given to individuals who were known for their sweet or pleasant nature, or it could have been a nickname for someone who had a sweet tooth or enjoyed sweet things.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Shirin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Shirin: 114
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 145,220
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shirin based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Shirin is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XRN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IH1 R AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃɪrən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shirin in Braille

Here's how to represent Shirin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Shirin in braille

How to sign the name Shirin using Sign Language

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

The name Shirin in sign language

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