The nameSyrine
Syrine is a girl's name liked in North Africa and France, a form of Sirine. It was popular in France in the 2000s and 2010s.
- Girl's name
- North African
Meaning
Its meaning is debated. It is most often linked to the Persian shirin, "sweet, pleasant", the name of the heroine of the great Persian love poem Khosrow and Shirin, written by Nizami in the 12th century. Others see it as derived from the word siren. It is pronounced see-REEN.
Origin
North African, especially Tunisian. It is also spelled Sirine or Cyrine.
History
Syrine appeared in France in the 1970s and peaked around 2010.
Popularity of the name Syrine
Syrine in France
Syrine was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 2,240 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Syrine. Its rise began around 1997, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Syrine in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 63 births a year on average, against 149 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Syrine in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Syrine mean?
Its meaning is debated. It is most often linked to the Persian shirin, "sweet, pleasant", the name of the heroine of the great Persian love poem Khosrow and Shirin, written by Nizami in the 12th century. Others see it as derived from the word siren. It is pronounced see-REEN.
What is the origin of the name Syrine?
North African, especially Tunisian. It is also spelled Sirine or Cyrine.
Is Syrine a girl's or a boy's name?
Syrine is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Syrine?
Variants and related names of Syrine include Cyrine.