girl · Persian

Shiri

/SHI-ri/

Meaning: Sweet

Shiri at a glance

Meaning: Sweet
Origin: Persian
Religion: Muslim
Gender: girl
Pronunciation: SHI-ri
Syllables: 2
Popularity: uncommon
Variants & Spellings: Shirin, Shirina, Shirinie, Shirrin, Sheerina, Sheerinie

Lucky details for Shiri

Number: 4
Color: Electric Blue
Stone: Blue Sapphire
Flower: Hydrangea
Day: Saturday
Planet: Uranus
Zodiac: Aquarius
Metal: Lead

Shiri is a Persian name meaning “sweet”. It is a spelling variant of Shirin and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Shiri for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with practical, inventive, quietly unconventional. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Shiri reduce to 4, a number linked with Uranus and with people who are reliable, systematic, brilliant at building things that last.

Numerology

Chaldean value 4 — Practical, inventive, quietly unconventional.

Personality

Practical, inventive, quietly unconventional

Positive Traits

Reliable, systematic, brilliant at building things that last

Negative Traits

Resists sudden change and can be blunt when rushed

Career Suggestions

Engineering, technology, architecture, logistics, research

Nicknames

Shii Shir Shiy Shy

Middle Names

Saanvi Safiyiah Sariah

Sibling Names

Arash Cirusa Farha Nimia

Compatible Names

Roya Royiye Yasneh Anahitta Shirinie Sorayia

FAQs about the name Shiri

What does the name Shiri mean?

Shiri means “sweet” and comes from a Persian root.

Is Shiri a boy or girl name?

Shiri is most often used as a girl name today.

How do you pronounce Shiri?

Shiri is pronounced SHI-ri (2 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Shiri?

The lucky number for Shiri is 4, ruled by Uranus.

What are good nicknames for Shiri?

Popular short forms include Shii, Shir, Shiy, Shy.