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Origin:
Persian
Description:
Sardar is a Persian name for boys. The meaning of Sardar is 'chief', 'pioneer'. It has typically been used to signify a 'leader' or 'head' of a clan or gathering. It is a Persian equivalent of the Arabic name 'Emir'. It is derived from the Persian word 'sardār' which was a term used to identify Sikh leaders and commanders in different Sikh Misls of the Sikh domain.
Origin:
Persian
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The name Sareh is of Persian origin. The meaning of Sareh 'pure', 'beautiful' and 'blessed' or 'a high-ranking woman’. It is traditionally a girl's name. It is derived from the word 'rokh-sareh' meaning someone who reflects the beauty of Sareh. In Hebrew, the name means 'a princess' and in Arabic, the name connotes 'joy' or 'bringer of joy'. The altered spelling in both cases is Sarah or sometimes Sara. T
Origin:
Persian
Description:
The meaning of Sherine is 'beloved; sweet'. Sherine is a variant of the French name Shereen, from 'chérie'. Sherine Sayed Mohamed Abdel-Wahab is a well-known Egyptian singer, entertainer, television host, and personality. Sherine Wong Sook Ling was Miss Malaysia Universe in 1998.
Origin:
Persian
Description:
The meaning of Shiva is 'beautiful' or 'kind', as well as 'eloquent' and 'charming', and is of Persian origin. In Sanskrit, Shiva is a boy's name meaning 'amiable, kind, auspicious'. Shiva is the Hindu lord of destruction and rebuilding, the spouse of the mother goddess Parvati. In the Middle East, Shiva is derived from Persian words for 'appeal and eloquence', and is typically used as a female name.
Origin:
Persian
Description:
The name Simin is a well-known name. The name is of Persian origin. The name Simin is normally preferred by parents for girls. The meaning of Simin is 'silvery'. However, the name also means 'white'. There are several renowned personalities with the name Simin. The notable poet from Iran is Simin Behbahani. The famous Iranian writer is Simin Daneshvar. Simin Ghanem is known for his beautiful voice in Iran.
Origin:
Persian
Description:
Siyamak is a well-known name in Iran. The name is of Persian origin. However, the name is also said to be of Old English origin. The name Siyamak is normally preferred by parents for boys. The name Siyamak is composed of three elements: 'siah', 'moo' and 'ak'. The term 'siah' means 'black', 'moo' means 'hair', and 'ak' means 'suffix of endearment'. The meaning of Siyamak is 'solitary'. However, the name in Arabic means 'possessor of black hair'. There are several well-known personalities with named Siyamak. Siyamak was the prince of the Mauryan Empire and the younger brother of the famous Emperor Ashoka.
Origin:
Persian
Description:
The name Siyavash or Siavash is a Persian name that is common amongst Arabic-speaking people worldwide. The meaning of Siyavash is 'the one with a black horse', or 'black stallion'. The name is taken from the name of Ferdowsi's epic Shahnameh where his character Siyavash is a young and desirable man who rides a black stallion. The horse is named 'Shabrang Behzad' which literally means 'night color purebred', meaning as opaque or dark as the night. A part of the name, 'Siya' or 'Siyah' also exists in Urdu, meaning ‘dark or black, almost opaque’. It is traditionally a boy's name.
Origin:
Persian
Description:
Suri is a well-known name associated with nature. The name is of Persian origin. However, the name is also said to be of Indian and Hebrew origin. The name Suri is normally preferred by parents for girls. The name is said to be an alternative form of Sarah. The meaning of Suri is 'red rose'. However, the name in Hebrew means 'princess'. In Hindi, it means 'sun'. There are several well-known personalities with named Suri. The former cricketer who played for India is Suri Gopalakrishna. Suri Sehgal is an Indian American philanthropist.
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