At a Glance
- Origin
- Old Persian/Elamite (origin uncertain)
- Pronunciation
- shih-RAHZ
Shiraz is an Old Persian/Elamite (origin uncertain) name used for both boys and girls. It appears in our list of 225+ City Names for Babies With a World-Traveler Soul.
Meaning & Origin of Shiraz
Origin: Old Persian/Elamite (origin uncertain).
A common claim: Often said to mean 'good grape vine' because of the famous wine grape. Actually: This has the relationship backwards -- the grape and wine took their name from the city's winemaking fame, not because the city's name translates to anything about grapes. The city's own original meaning is unknown.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Shiraz
shih-RAHZIPA /ʃɪˈrɑːz/
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