Shirin
Pronunciation: [ sh-IHR-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shirin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 781 babies have been named Shirin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shirin is past its peak , currently ranked #9,409 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #9,409
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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About the Name Shirin
Shirin is a girl name .
Shirin is currently ranked #9,409 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shirin include Shi, Shir, Shiry, Shirie, Shy, Shie, and Shikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shirin include Shirley, Shira . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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