Girl name
Şiir name meaning
“poetry; a work of poetic expression”
Şiir means “poetry” or “a work of poetic expression” and is used as a girls’ name in Türkiye. It comes from Arabic shiʿr through Ottoman Turkish. The word names both an art form and an individual poem, associating the name with verse, rhythm, and literary language.
What does Şiir mean?
Poetry; a work of poetic expression
In Turkish: nazım sanatı; duygulu söz eseri
Şiir names an art that foregrounds sound, rhythm, and imagery in language. Turkish also uses the word figuratively for something strikingly beautiful or evocative. As a given name, it directly recalls literature and belongs to the same Arabic root family as şair, meaning poet.
Origin of the name Şiir
Şiir comes from Arabic shiʿr, meaning poetry or verse. Through Ottoman Turkish, it became the modern Turkish word for both the art of poetry and an individual poem.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Şiir in the Quran? | As a word · الشعر · 36:69The Arabic source word shiʿr occurs in the Quran with the definite article as an ordinary word meaning poetry. |
| Starts with | Ş · Şi |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Şiir
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃiiɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | شعر |
Is Şiir a girl’s name?
Yes, Şiir is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Şiir does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Siir
Names that sound like Şiir
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Şiir
- Şiir Eloğlu · b. 1965
- Siir Tilif · b. 1986
FAQ about the name Şiir
What is the meaning of Şiir?
Şiir means “poetry; a work of poetic expression”. Şiir comes from Arabic shiʿr, meaning poetry or verse. Through Ottoman Turkish, it became the modern Turkish word for both the art of poetry and an individual poem.
Is Şiir a girl’s name?
Yes, Şiir is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Şiir in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic source word shiʿr occurs in the Quran with the definite article as an ordinary word meaning poetry. (e.g.: 36:69)
What is the origin of the name Şiir?
Şiir is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Şiir have?
Şiir has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Şiir?
Şiir does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Şiir?
Other spellings: Siir.
Famous people named Şiir?
Notable people named Şiir include Şiir Eloğlu, Siir Tilif.
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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