Boy name
Alişir name meaning
“exalted lion; Ali combined with lion”
Alişir means exalted lion, combining Ali with the word for lion. Its elements are Arabic Ali, high or exalted, and Persian shīr, lion. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it has a literary association with the poet Ali Shir Nava’i; Ali Şir displays the components as separate words.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Alişir mean?
Exalted lion; Ali combined with lion
In Turkish: yüce aslan; Ali ile birleşen aslan
Alişir joins the idea of elevation with the image of a lion. The Chagatai poet Ali-Shir Nava'i is a prominent historical association of this compound. The supplied village-name hint does not explain the personal name's origin and may reflect the transfer of a name to a settlement.
How popular is Alişir?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 1provinces
Where is Alişir in the top 30?
1 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Alişir
Alişir combines Arabic Ali, 'exalted' or 'high', with Persian shīr, 'lion'. The historical compound can also be written as two words, Ali Şir.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic, Persian |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| Is Alişir in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | A · Al |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Alişir
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Alişir Yuşa
Meaning of each name
- Alişir: exalted lion; Ali combined with lion
- Yuşa: God is salvation
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Ubeydullah Alişir
Meaning of each name
- Ubeydullah: God’s little servant
- Alişir: exalted lion; Ali combined with lion
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Alişir İsrafil
Meaning of each name
- Alişir: exalted lion; Ali combined with lion
- İsrafil: the angel who will sound the trumpet
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Vakkas Alişir
Meaning of each name
- Vakkas: one who crushes or strikes forcefully
- Alişir: exalted lion; Ali combined with lion
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Alişir Omar
Meaning of each name
- Alişir: exalted lion; Ali combined with lion
- Omar: life; living, long life
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Oruç Alişir
Meaning of each name
- Oruç: abstaining from food and drink for worship
- Alişir: exalted lion; Ali combined with lion
How to pronounce Alişir
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /aliʃiɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | علی شیر |
Is Alişir a boy’s name?
Yes, Alişir is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Alişir appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Alişir
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Alişir
- Alişir · b. 1882
FAQ about the name Alişir
What is the meaning of Alişir?
Alişir means “exalted lion; Ali combined with lion”. Alişir combines Arabic Ali, 'exalted' or 'high', with Persian shīr, 'lion'. The historical compound can also be written as two words, Ali Şir.
Is Alişir a boy’s name?
Yes, Alişir is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Alişir in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Alişir nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Alişir?
Alişir is of Arabic and Persian origin.
How many syllables does Alişir have?
Alişir has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Alişir?
Alişir appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Alişir?
Some ideas: Alişir Yuşa; Ubeydullah Alişir; Alişir İsrafil.
Famous people named Alişir?
Notable people named Alişir include Alişir.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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