Shiryar means “friend of the lion”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Shiryar is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Shiryar mean?
Literally: shir (given name) + yar (epithet)
شىرنىڭ دوستى (شىر: ئىسمى، يار: سۈپىتى)Literal meaning
Shiryar (شىريار) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “friend of the lion” and gives its origin as Persian.[1]
Meaning themes: Animals
Shiryar in Uyghur
What does Shiryar mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written شىريار and Shiryar (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “friend of the lion” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Shiryar come from?
Persian, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Is Shiryar a Uyghur name?
Yes. Shiryar is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Shiryar across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | شىريارArabic script | Boy | same as above: “friend of the lion” | 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 Shiryar
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 Shiryar
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Shiryar
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 Shiryar rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BulbulGirl“name of a bird”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- YoqupBoy“later-born (second baby); male of a bird; servant of God”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- IparemGirl“musk, fragrant substance from the musk deer”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- “prince like a falcon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- WestuqBoy“fearless, wolf-like hero of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- “Böri 'wolf' with the epithet 'rich'”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- MelikesedBoy“one who subdues the lion”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- QarlighachGirl“swallow (bird)”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
Common questions about Shiryar
What does the name Shiryar mean?
Shiryar means “friend of the lion”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Shiryar a girl's or a boy's name?
Shiryar is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Shiryar come from?
Shiryar is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Shiryar?
Shiryar 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 Shiryar have?
Shiryar 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: شىرنىڭ دوستى (شىر: ئىسمى، يار: سۈپىتى); entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Persian (+2 more)
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