Folio § shirin

Şîrîn

Sweet, lovely

Gender: Girl
Origin: Persiska
Pronunciation guide: shee-REEN

The story of the name

Heroine of 'Khosrow and Shirin' — one of the Middle East's most beloved love stories by Nizami.

Linguistic parallels

Shirin Persiska — Samma
Dulcie Latin — 'Söt'

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love

Updated: 2026-04-30