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Sherene

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Sherene: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1992.

Sherene is a name that most commonly appears as a modern, phonetic variant of the Persian *Shirin*, meaning “sweet” or “pleasant,” a quality celebrated in classic Persian love poetry. It also shares sounds with *Shereen*, a name of Arabic origin carrying the same sweet meaning, and can occasionally be a creative spelling of the Irish *Sheena* or the English *Cheryl*. The most famous bearer in Western culture is the actress and civil rights activist Sherene Azab, known for her work in independent film. While no major places are directly named after a bearer, the root *Shirin* appears in the name of the ancient city of Shirin, Iran. This name offers a distinctive, melodious alternative to the more common *Sharon* or *Shannon*, carrying a touch of exotic charm with its linked-m sound.

Girl 1 of 52 years

Peak year
19923 babies
Latest (1992)
#6413 babies
Total births
3since 1992
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1992 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).