Chiraz
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- Name
- Chiraz
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Chiraz is an oriental first name for girls and represents a variant of the name Shiraz. Its meanings are 'the secret song' and 'the one coming from Shiraz'.
What does the name Chiraz mean?
The name Chiraz, which originates from the East, is considered a variant of Shiraz. It means both 'the secret song' and 'the one coming from Shiraz'. The origins of the name can be found in Hebrew, where it derives from the elements shir (שיר) for 'song' or 'poem' and raz (רז) for 'secret', 'mystery', or 'riddle'. Alternatively, it could also stem from the Persian term Shiraz (شیراز), which means 'from Shiraz'. An alternative spelling is Schira.
Where does the name Chiraz come from?
The name Chiraz has Hebrew and Persian roots and means 'the secret song' or 'the one coming from Shiraz'. In Hebrew, the name is composed of the words shir (שיר) = song, poem and raz (רז) = secret, mystery, riddle. In Persian, Shiraz (شیراز) stands for 'from Shiraz'. The relevant languages are Hebrew and Persian.
How do you pronounce Chiraz?
Chi-raz, where 'Chi' is pronounced like in 'Chic'.
Popularity
In Germany, Chiraz is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most popular female first names. Its best placement was in 2012, when it reached 1,945th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, resulting in a 10-year statistic ranking of 8,310th. From 2010 to 2024, it stands at 6,444th place.
Frequently asked questions about the name Chiraz
Where does the name Chiraz come from?
The name Chiraz has both Hebrew and Persian roots.
What does the name Chiraz mean?
Chiraz means 'the secret song' or 'the one coming from Shiraz'.
How popular is the name Chiraz?
The name Chiraz is rather rare and has gained popularity in recent years.