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Sheraz

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Sheraz: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 1985.

Sheraz is a name of Persian and Urdu origin, derived from "Shiraz," the ancient city in Iran famed for its poets, wine, and gardens, and is often interpreted as meaning "lion-hearted" or "sweet," evoking both courage and grace. In modern popular culture, Sheraz is perhaps best known as the central character from the long-running Pakistani television drama series "Dhoop Kinare," a cardiologist who became an iconic figure in South Asian media. While no major places are directly named after a bearer, the city of Shiraz itself shares the name's root, lending a geographical and historical resonance. Interestingly, it is also a variant of "Shahrazad," the legendary storyteller of *One Thousand and One Nights*, adding a layer of literary mystique.