Nepali unisex name
Shirish name meaning
शिरीष
Say it: SHI-rish/siris/
- Gender
- ♂♀ Unisex
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #14
Meaning of Shirish
Flower of the Shirish (Albizia) tree.
नेपालीमा: शिरीष शिरीष (एल्बिजिया) रूखको फूलको नाम हो।
About the name Shirish
Shirish refers to the flower of the Shirish, or Albizia, tree, giving this Sanskrit name a gentle nature connection. Its flower and tree themes may appeal to parents who enjoy a name with a living image. The seven letters are pronounced SHI-rish, with soft sh sounds. It is very common among unisex names in our sample. Although names ending in -ish often derive from īśa, meaning lord, that pattern is not universal. Compare the related spellings Sirish, Shiris and Sirees.
Often from īśa, “lord”, as in Girish (lord of the mountains) and Harish, though not always: Ashish means blessing. More boy names ending in -ish →
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Shirish at a glance
| Name | Shirish |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | शिरीष also शिरिष, शिरिश |
| Gender | Used for both boys and girls (78% boys in our data) |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | S · श |
| Length | 7 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #14 among unisex names (18 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Other spellings of Shirish
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Shirish
- Shirish Devkota · b. 1985
Nepalese Folk Singer
Names with a similar meaning
Names that sound like Shirish
Shirish in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐱𑐶𑐬𑐷𑐲 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒬𑒱𑒩𑒲𑒭 |
| Bengali | শিরীষ |
| Gujarati | શિરીષ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀰𑀺𑀭𑀻𑀱 |
| IAST romanization | śirīṣ |
FAQ about the name Shirish
What is the meaning of Shirish?
Shirish means: Flower of the Shirish (Albizia) tree. (नेपालीमा: शिरीष)
Is Shirish a boy or girl name?
Used for both boys and girls (78% boys in our data).
How do you write Shirish in Nepali?
Shirish is written शिरीष in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written शिरिष or शिरिश.
How do you pronounce Shirish?
Shirish is pronounced SHI-rish (IPA: /siris/).
What is the origin of the name Shirish?
Shirish is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Shirish?
Shirish ranks #14 among unisex names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Shirish?
Notable people named Shirish include Shirish Devkota (Nepalese Folk Singer).
What are other spellings of Shirish?
Other spellings of Shirish: Sirish, Siris, Shiris, Sirees.