The nameCherine
Cherine is a girl's name of Persian origin, given in France mostly in the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Persian
Meaning
It is a form of Shirin, "sweet" in Persian.
Origin
Persian. Shirin is the heroine of Nizami's poem Khosrow and Shirin.
History
First found in France in the late 1970s, Cherine peaked in the late 2000s. It is less common today.
Popularity of the name Cherine
Cherine in France
Cherine was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 865 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Cherine. Its rise began around 1988, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Cherine in France were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 18 births a year on average, against 41 in the five years before.
Cherine in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cherine mean?
It is a form of Shirin, "sweet" in Persian.
What is the origin of the name Cherine?
Persian. Shirin is the heroine of Nizami's poem Khosrow and Shirin.
Is Cherine a girl's or a boy's name?
Cherine is a girl's name.