Girl name
Şirin name meaning
“sweet, pleasant, charming”
Şirin means “sweet,” “pleasant,” or “charming.” It comes from Persian shīrīn, whose basic meaning is sweet, and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. Turkish also uses şirin as an adjective. Its best-defined literary association is Şirin, the heroine of the story of Ferhat and Şirin.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Persian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Şirin mean?
Sweet, pleasant, charming
In Turkish: tatlı, hoş, sevimli
Şirin is both an adjective and a personal name with deep literary associations. The heroine of Hüsrev ü Şirin and the tale of Ferhat and Şirin provide its best-known cultural connections. Its sweetness extends beyond taste into charm and pleasantness, giving the name a wider figurative meaning.
The ending “-in” is a common final sound with no single meaning across these names. Derin, Yasemin and Aylin each need to be understood through their own formation. More girl names ending in -in →
How popular is Şirin?
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
- 7provinces
Where is Şirin in the top 30?
7 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 Şirin
From Persian shīrīn, literally sweet. Turkish also uses the word for something charming, pleasant or endearing.
| Linguistic origin | Persian |
|---|---|
| In Turkic history and myth | Names from Turkic epics |
| Is Şirin in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | Ş · Şi |
Double names with Şirin
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Şirin Livanur
Meaning of each name
- Şirin: sweet, pleasant, charming
- Livanur: banner and light
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Ronahi Şirin
Meaning of each name
- Ronahi: brightness, light
- Şirin: sweet, pleasant, charming
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Şirin Müjde
Meaning of each name
- Şirin: sweet, pleasant, charming
- Müjde: glad tidings; welcome news
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Cevahir Şirin
Meaning of each name
- Cevahir: precious stones, jewels
- Şirin: sweet, pleasant, charming
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Şirin Menekşe
Meaning of each name
- Şirin: sweet, pleasant, charming
- Menekşe: the violet plant and its flower
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Mina Şirin
Meaning of each name
- Mina: enamel; colored glass or a glossy coating
- Şirin: sweet, pleasant, charming
How to pronounce Şirin
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃiɾin/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | شیرین |
Is Şirin a girl’s name?
Yes, Şirin is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Şirin appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Sirin
Names that sound like Şirin
Names with related meanings
- Gökçe♀Sky-blue
- İnci♀Pearl
- Ela♀Hazel
- İpek♀Silk
- Aysima♀Moonlike face
- Ayşegül♀A combination of Ayşe and rose
- Ahsen♀More beautiful
- Hümeyra♀Rosy, lightly reddish in complexion
- Elanur♀Compound evoking hazel colour and light
- Gülce♀Rose-like
- Eda♀Graceful manner, charming bearing
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
Famous people named Şirin
- Şirin Tekeli · b. 1944
- Şirin Pancaroğlu · b. 1968
- Şirin Cemgil · b. 1945
- Şirin Devrim · b. 1926
- Şirin Payzın · b. 1968
- Şirin Soysal · b. 1980
- Şirin Ekin · b. 1985
- Şirin Ergüven · b. 1962
- Şirin Karadeniz Oran · b. 1978
- Şirin Ünal · b. 1954
- Şirin Yıldırım · b. 1989
- Şirin Altuntabaklı · b. 1983
FAQ about the name Şirin
What is the meaning of Şirin?
Şirin means “sweet, pleasant, charming”. From Persian shīrīn, literally sweet. Turkish also uses the word for something charming, pleasant or endearing.
Is Şirin a girl’s name?
Yes, Şirin is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Şirin in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şirin nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şirin?
Şirin is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Şirin have?
Şirin has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Şirin?
Şirin appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Şirin?
Other spellings: Sirin.
What names go well with Şirin?
Some ideas: Şirin Livanur; Ronahi Şirin; Şirin Müjde.
Famous people named Şirin?
Notable people named Şirin include Şirin Tekeli, Şirin Pancaroğlu, Şirin Cemgil.
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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