Meaning
Lion
Linguistic Origin
Persian
Islamic Classification
Islamic historical figure
Regional Usage
South Asia
Global Spellings
Arabic
Ψ΄ΩΨ±
Urdu
Ψ΄ΫΨ±
Persian
Ψ΄Ψ±
Turkish
Εer
Bengali
ΰ¦Άΰ§ΰ¦°
Pashto
Ψ΄ΫΨ±
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.
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 Ψ΄ΩΨ± (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.