Dilsher
Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Dilsher
The name 'Dilsher' means "lion-hearted" or "brave as a lion," derived from the Persian words *dil* (heart) and *sher* (lion).
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Etymology
The name 'Dilsher' means "lion-hearted" or "brave as a lion," derived from the Persian words *dil* (heart) and *sher* (lion). It is primarily used in South Asian Muslim cultures, particularly among Punjabi and Urdu speakers, with historical prominence in Sikh and Mughal contexts as a title for warriors.
Dilsher currently ranks #11,002 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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