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Shernaz: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“pride of the realm (proposed)”
شہرناز
شهرناز
What Shernaz means
Shernaz (شہرناز, Persian شهرناز) is a Parsi girl’s name that is most often explained as “pride of the realm (proposed)”. Sources disagree; see below. Source: Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary, شهر; Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary, ناز.
Shernaz at a glance
- Meaning
- pride of the realm (proposed)
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Persian
- Faith
- Parsi
- Say it
- sher-naaz
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 7
- First letter
- S · ش
Meaning of Shernaz
- In English
- pride of the realm (proposed)
- اردو میں معنی
- سلطنت کا ناز (تجویز کردہ)
Origin and history of Shernaz
Meaning disputed
The Parsi form of Shahrnaz, sister of Arnavaz in the Shahnameh; Persian shahr 'city, realm' + nāz 'grace, pride' are both in Steingass, but the compound is not a headword.
The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source.
How to say and write Shernaz
- Say it
- sher-naaz2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Shernaz
- Urdu
- شہرناز
- Original script
- شهرناز
- Other spellings
- Shahrnaz · Shehernaz · Sheharnaz
- Themes
- Beauty
Sibling names for Shernaz
Parsi boy names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Shernaz.
Names like Shernaz
- Banafshehبنفشہthe violetGirlPersian
- Behnazبہنازof the best grace (proposed)GirlPersian
- Delbarدلبرheart-ravishing; belovedGirlPersian
- Delnazدلنازthe heart's delight (proposed)GirlPersian
- FirozaفیروزہturquoiseGirlPersian
- Lalehلالہthe tulipGirlPersian
- Mahrukhماہ رخmoon-facedGirlPersian
- Mahzarinماہزرینgolden moon (proposed)GirlPersian
- Mehernazمہرنازgrace of the sun (proposed)GirlPersian
- MojganمژگانeyelashesGirlPersian
Names that sound like Shernaz
Questions about the name Shernaz
What does the name Shernaz mean?
Shernaz means “pride of the realm (proposed)”. This meaning is disputed; sources disagree. In Urdu: سلطنت کا ناز (تجویز کردہ). Source: Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary (1892); Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary (1892).
Is Shernaz a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Shernaz is a girl’s name.
Is Shernaz a Parsi name?
Yes. Shernaz is used by Parsi families. It is of Persian origin. The Parsi form of Shahrnaz, sister of Arnavaz in the Shahnameh; Persian shahr 'city, realm' + nāz 'grace, pride' are both in Steingass, but the compound is not a headword.
How do you pronounce Shernaz?
Say it “sher-naaz”: 2 syllables.
How do you write Shernaz in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Shernaz is written شہرناز. In its original script: شهرناز.
What are other spellings of Shernaz?
Shernaz is also spelled Shahrnaz, Shehernaz, Sheharnaz.
Is the meaning of Shernaz verified?
Meaning disputed. The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.