Boy name
Şiran name meaning
“Lions”
Şiran means “lions.” It is connected with Kurdish şêran, the plural of şêr, meaning lion, and the related Persian form shīrān. Used for boys in Türkiye, the name evokes the concrete image of a group of lions and has a thematic connection with lion-related names such as Şirzat.
What does Şiran mean?
Lions
In Turkish: Aslanlar
Şiran can be understood as a name carrying the image of lions in the plural. This meaning connects it with lion-based names in Iranian languages and allows literary associations with strength and grandeur. Its spelling also coincides with a Turkish place name, without requiring every use of the personal name to derive from that location.
The ending “-an” is a common final sound rather than a suffix with one shared meaning here. Aslan, Hasan and Yaman have different origins and structures despite their matching endings. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin of the name Şiran
Şiran is explained through Kurdish şêran, ‘lions,’ from şêr, ‘lion’; Persian shīrān is a related form with the same meaning. The Turkish spelling can represent this name family, while the origin of the identically named town is a separate question.
How to pronounce Şiran
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃiɾan/ |
Is Şiran a boy’s name?
Yes, Şiran is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Şiran does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Siran
Names that sound like Şiran
- Şivan♂Shepherd
- Şervan♂Warrior
- Şiyar♂Awake, aware, alert
- Şaban♂The eighth month of the Islamic calendar
- Şerzan♂Knowledgeable in warfare
- Şadan♂♀Joyful, cheerful
- Şahan♂Falcon
- Şiar♂Guiding principle
- Şan♂♀Renown, fame
- Şirzat♂Lion-born
- Şoray♂Face, countenance, appearance
- Şaman♂♀Ritual intermediary with the spirit world
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Şiran
- Şiran Keske
FAQ about the name Şiran
What is the meaning of Şiran?
Şiran means “Lions”. Şiran is explained through Kurdish şêran, ‘lions,’ from şêr, ‘lion’; Persian shīrān is a related form with the same meaning. The Turkish spelling can represent this name family, while the origin of the identically named town is a separate question.
Is Şiran a boy’s name?
Yes, Şiran is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Şiran in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şiran nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şiran?
Şiran is of Kurdish and Persian origin.
How many syllables does Şiran have?
Şiran has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Şiran?
Şiran does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Şiran?
Other spellings: Siran.
Famous people named Şiran?
Notable people named Şiran include Şiran Keske.
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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