Sher: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Sher – Meaning: lion – Origin: Persian – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: SHAIR


Sher is a Persian boy's name meaning “lion”. It appears in our list of Sikh Baby Names Rooted in Punjabi Heritage.

Meaning & Origin of Sher

Meaning: Lion.

Origin: Persian.

How to Pronounce Sher

Phonetic: SHAIR   IPA: /ʃɛər/

Popularity of Sher

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1953–2024.

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