Shirin at a glance
- Meaning
- Sweet
- Origin
- Persian
- Religion
- Muslim
- Gender
- girl
- Pronunciation
- SHI-rin
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- classic
- Variants & Spellings
- Sheerin, Shirinah, Shirino, Shirrin, Sheerina, Sheerinie
Lucky details for Shirin
- Number
- 9
- Color
- Coral Red
- Stone
- Red Coral
- Flower
- Marigold
- Day
- Tuesday
- Planet
- Mars
- Zodiac
- Aries
- Metal
- Bronze
Shirin is a Persian name meaning “sweet”. Parents choose Shirin for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Shirin reduce to 9, a number linked with Mars and with people who are courageous, generous, stands up for people who need it.
Numerology
Chaldean value 9 — Brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate.
Personality
Brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate
Positive Traits
Courageous, generous, stands up for people who need it
Negative Traits
Acts on impulse and needs an outlet for all that energy
Career Suggestions
Medicine, defence, sport, activism, surgery
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FAQs about the name Shirin
What does the name Shirin mean?
Shirin means “sweet” and comes from a Persian root.
Is Shirin a boy or girl name?
Shirin is most often used as a girl name today.
How do you pronounce Shirin?
Shirin is pronounced SHI-rin (2 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Shirin?
The lucky number for Shirin is 9, ruled by Mars.
What are good nicknames for Shirin?
Popular short forms include Shii, Shir, Shiy, Shy.
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