Shir
Fact sheet
- Name
- Shir
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 1
The unisex name Shir (שִׁיר) has Hebrew roots and is literally translated as 'the song' or 'the poem'. The purely female variant of this name is Shira.
What does the name Shir mean?
The unisex name Shir (שִׁיר) means 'the song' or 'the poem', which comes directly from Hebrew. The feminine form is Shira.
Where does the name Shir come from?
The name Shir is both a female and a male first name and has its roots in Ancient Hebrew. The term consists of shir (שִׁיר), which means 'song' or 'poem'. It is used in Hebrew, Israeli, and Jewish languages.
How do you pronounce Shir?
Shir is pronounced like 'Sheer'.
Popularity
In Germany, Shir is a rare first name. The name currently ranks 5,884th on the list of most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2023 at 5,633rd. In the last ten years, Shir has been given less than 10 times, placing it 8,964th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 10,533rd.
Famous people
- Shir Tzedek (Israeli footballer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Shir
What is the meaning of the name Shir?
The name Shir means 'the song' or 'the poem' and comes from Hebrew.
Where does the name Shir come from?
Shir has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and is used in Hebrew, Israeli, and Jewish languages.
How popular is the name Shir?
The name Shir is gaining popularity in various cultures and is given to both girls and boys.