Shirdil means “lion-hearted, brave”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Shirdil is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Shirdil mean?
شىر يۈرەك، باتۇرLiteral meaning
Shirdil (شىردىل) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “lion-hearted, brave” and gives its origin as Persian.[1]
Meaning themes: Animals · Strength and courage
Shirdil in Uyghur
What does Shirdil mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written شىردىل and Shirdil (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “lion-hearted, brave” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Shirdil come from?
Persian, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Is Shirdil a Uyghur name?
Yes. Shirdil is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Shirdil across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | شىردىلArabic script | Boy | same as above: “lion-hearted, brave” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Shirdil
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
Names related to Shirdil
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Shirdil
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Shirdil rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BerkBoy“strong, healthy, firm”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- BesaletGirl“bravery, courage”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- ArslanBoy“lion”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- “prince brave as a lion”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- KebireGirl“big, great, mighty”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- “tiger of the people”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- TulparxanGirl“the winged horse of legend”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- WestuqBoy“fearless, wolf-like hero of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
Common questions about Shirdil
What does the name Shirdil mean?
Shirdil means “lion-hearted, brave”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Shirdil a girl's or a boy's name?
Shirdil is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Shirdil come from?
Shirdil is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Shirdil?
Shirdil is recorded for Uyghur. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Shirdil have?
Shirdil has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: شىر يۈرەك، باتۇر; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Persian (+2 more)
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