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).
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).
Reference Profile
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.