Shirzad means “lion's cub, born of a lion, brave as a lion”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Shirzad is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Shirzad mean?
شىر بالىسى، شىردىن تۆرەلگەن، شىردەك باتۇرLiteral meaning
Shirzad (شىرزاد) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “lion's cub, born of a lion, brave as a lion” and gives its origin as Persian.[1]
Meaning themes: Animals · Strength and courage
Shirzad in Uyghur
What does Shirzad mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written شىرزاد, Shirzad (ULY transliteration), Shirzat and شىرزات. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “lion's cub, born of a lion, brave as a lion” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Shirzad come from?
Persian, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Is Shirzad a Uyghur name?
Yes. Shirzad is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Shirzad across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | شىرزادArabic script ShirzatLatin, variant شىرزاتArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “lion's cub, born of a lion, brave as a 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 Shirzad
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 Shirzad
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Shirzad
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 Shirzad rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- QeshemBoy“lion”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- “a kind of beautiful horse”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- “man like a tiger”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- DuldulBoy“a fine, well-built horse”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- EndelibshahBoy“the shah's nightingale”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- Isra'ilBoy“warrior of God”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- “brave”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- “Bugha 'deer' with the epithet 'rich'”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
Common questions about Shirzad
What does the name Shirzad mean?
Shirzad means “lion's cub, born of a lion, brave as a lion”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Shirzad a girl's or a boy's name?
Shirzad is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Shirzad come from?
Shirzad is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Shirzad?
Shirzad 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 is Shirzad spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: شىرزاد (Arabic script), Shirzat (Latin), شىرزات (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Shirzad have?
Shirzad 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 بالىسى، شىردىن تۆرەلگەن، شىردەك باتۇر; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Persian (+4 more)
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