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Sherzad

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Meaning

Lion's son, brave

Linguistic Origin

Persian

Islamic Classification

Islamic historical figure

Alternate Spellings

If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Sherzad is a standout choice. Meaning 'Lion's son, brave', this name carries a weight of authority, courage, and leadership.

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

Sherzad, like Shahzad, is a Persian compound meaning "prince," combined with "sher" (lion).

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Etymology

A Persian compound of sher ('lion') and zad ('born'). Sherzad means 'lion-born.'

Notable Historical Usage

From the tenth century Persian became the literary and courtly language of the eastern Islamic world, carried by the Samanid, Ghaznavid, Seljuk, Timurid and Mughal courts and used in administration as far as Bengal. Its vocabulary of light, garden and heart supplied given names across that whole reach, alongside the Arabic religious stock, and still does.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across Persian- and Kurdish-speaking Muslim communities.