Girl name
Şairan name meaning
“poets; makers of verse”
Şairan means “poets” or “makers of verse.” It combines Arabic shāʿir, meaning “poet,” with the Persian plural ending -ān and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. Its plural meaning evokes a gathering of poets sharing their work, linking the name directly with verse and literary conversation.
What does Şairan mean?
Poets; makers of verse
In Turkish: şairler; şiir söyleyenler
Şairan evokes a company of poets rather than a single poet. While şair remains an ordinary Turkish word, şairan has an older, more literary character. As a name, it draws its imagery from poetry, verbal artistry, and literary creation through its collective plural meaning.
Origin of the name Şairan
Based on şairan, formed by adding the Persian plural suffix -ān to Arabic shāʿir, ‘poet’.
How to pronounce Şairan
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃaiɾan/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | شاعران |
Is Şairan a girl’s name?
Yes, Şairan is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Şairan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Şairan
What is the meaning of Şairan?
Şairan means “poets; makers of verse”. Based on şairan, formed by adding the Persian plural suffix -ān to Arabic shāʿir, ‘poet’.
Is Şairan a girl’s name?
Yes, Şairan is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Şairan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şairan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şairan?
Şairan is of Arabic and Persian origin.
How many syllables does Şairan have?
Şairan has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Şairan?
Şairan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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