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Meaning

Lion

Linguistic Origin

Persian

Islamic Classification

Islamic historical figure

Regional Usage

South Asia

Global Spellings

Arabic شير
Urdu شیر
Persian Ψ΄Ψ±
Turkish Şer
Bengali ঢের
Pashto شېر
For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Sher offers deep spiritual resonance. Meaning 'Lion', this name carries a weight of authority, courage, and leadership.

While popular in Persian regions, Sher has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Sher is a Persian and Urdu word meaning "lion," borne by historical rulers such as Sher Shah Suri.

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Etymology

From the Persian شير (sher), 'lion' - the royal beast of Persianate heraldry, borne by Sher Shah Suri, the Afghan emperor of northern India.

Notable Historical Usage

Sher Shah Suri (r. 1540-1545 CE) drove Humayun from India and in five years built the road system and administrative reforms the Mughals later inherited.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across Persian- and Urdu-speaking Muslim communities.