girl · Hebrew

Shir

/SHIR/

Meaning: Song, poetry

Shir at a glance

Meaning: Song, poetry
Origin: Hebrew
Religion: Jewish
Gender: girl
Pronunciation: SHIR
Syllables: 1
Popularity: uncommon
Variants & Spellings: Shira, Shirah, Shire, Sheeria, Sheere, Shyria

Lucky details for Shir

Number: 3
Color: Royal Purple
Stone: Yellow Sapphire
Flower: Lily
Day: Thursday
Planet: Jupiter
Zodiac: Sagittarius
Metal: Tin

Shir is a Hebrew name meaning “song, poetry”. It is a spelling variant of Shira and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Shir for its 1-syllable rhythm and its association with expressive, curious, endlessly sociable. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Shir reduce to 3, a number linked with Jupiter and with people who are optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music.

Numerology

Chaldean value 3 — Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable.

Personality

Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable

Positive Traits

Optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music

Negative Traits

Can scatter energy across too many interests at once

Career Suggestions

Writing, media, teaching, law, travel and tourism

Nicknames

Shii Shy

Middle Names

Saanvi Safiyiah Sariah

Sibling Names

Aaron Caalle Ezria Joshuya

Compatible Names

Abigail Avivia Edenie Elishevia Naommi Saarrah

FAQs about the name Shir

What does the name Shir mean?

Shir means “song, poetry” and comes from a Hebrew root.

Is Shir a boy or girl name?

Shir is most often used as a girl name today.

How do you pronounce Shir?

Shir is pronounced SHIR (1 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Shir?

The lucky number for Shir is 3, ruled by Jupiter.

What are good nicknames for Shir?

Popular short forms include Shii, Shy.