Shiraz
Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Shiraz
Shiraz means "milk" or "lion" and derives from Persian roots, with the name also associated with the city of Shiraz in southwestern Iran, historically a major center of Persian culture and learning.
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Etymology
Shiraz means "milk" or "lion" and derives from Persian roots, with the name also associated with the city of Shiraz in southwestern Iran, historically a major center of Persian culture and learning. The name is primarily used in Persian, Iranian, and Muslim cultures, with historical significance as the birthplace of notable Persian poets like Hafez and Saadi during the medieval period.
Shiraz currently ranks #11,937 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1979.
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