Sweet, pleasant, or charming
Derived from the Persian word 'shirin', this name has been a staple of Middle Eastern literature and poetry for centuries. It is most famously associated with the tragic heroine of the Persian epic 'Khosrow and Shirin'. The name conveys a sense of kindness and delightful temperament.
Less common today
Shereen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,856 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A beautiful princess and heroine of Persian folklore · Khosrow and Shirin
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