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Meaning

From the name of Shiraz, a city in Iran

Linguistic Origin

Persian

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Iran

Global Spellings

Arabic شيراز
Urdu شیراز
Persian شیراز
Turkish Şiraz
Bengali শিরাজ
Pashto شیراز

Alternate Spellings

The name Shiraz is a classic masculine title rooted in Persian tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'From the name of Shiraz, a city in Iran', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Shiraz, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Shiraz is a major historic Persian city, celebrated as the home of the poets Hafez and Saadi.

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Etymology

The name of Shiraz, the southern Iranian city of poets, gardens, and wine of classical verse - resting place of Hafez and Saadi.

Notable Historical Usage

Shiraz, the southern Iranian city of gardens and poets, holds the tombs of Hafez and Sadi and was a Zand capital.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across Persian-influenced Muslim communities.