Sweet, pleasant, or charming
Derived from the Persian word for sweet, this name has deep roots in ancient folklore and poetry. It is most famously associated with the tragic heroine of the Persian epic 'Khosrow and Shirin'. The name conveys a sense of grace and delightful personality.
Less common today
Shirin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,411 in 1992.
Nobel Peace Prize-winning lawyer and human rights activist
Acclaimed visual artist and filmmaker
A beautiful princess and tragic heroine of Persian literature · Khosrow and Shirin
British fashion designer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
