Find out how popular the first name Shanin has been for the last 24 years (from 1975 to 1998) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Shanin by gender

Based on the last 24 years of data, Shanin is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1998, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Shanin.

The history of the first name Shanin

The name Shanin has its origins in the Persian language, derived from the word "shah," which means "king" or "ruler." It emerged during the Sassanid Empire, which ruled Persia from the 3rd to the 7th century AD. The name was initially associated with royalty and nobility, reflecting the bearer's connection to the ruling class.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shanin can be found in the Shahnameh, an epic poem written by the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century. The poem chronicles the historical and legendary kings of Persia, including several characters with variations of the name Shanin.

During the medieval period, the name gained popularity among the Persian aristocracy and spread to neighboring regions influenced by Persian culture. It was adopted by various Muslim dynasties, such as the Seljuks and the Ghaznavids, who ruled parts of Central Asia and the Middle East.

A notable figure bearing the name Shanin was Shah Rukh, also known as Shanin Shah, who was the fifth ruler of the Timurid Empire in the 15th century. He was renowned for his patronage of art, architecture, and literature, and his reign saw the construction of numerous magnificent buildings, including the Registan Square in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

Another historical figure with the name Shanin was Shah Ismail I, the founder of the Safavid Dynasty in Persia. Born in 1487, he established the Shi'a Islamic faith as the official religion of Persia and played a significant role in the region's political and religious landscape.

In the 19th century, the name Shanin was associated with Shanin Shah Bahadur, a prominent ruler of the princely state of Kalat in present-day Pakistan. He was known for his efforts to modernize and develop the region during his reign from 1839 to 1857.

Another notable bearer of the name was Shanin Pasha, an Ottoman statesman and military commander who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He served as the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire and played a crucial role in the Empire's military campaigns and diplomatic relations.

While the name Shanin has its roots in Persian culture and history, it has also been adopted and adapted in various other regions and cultures over time, reflecting the diverse and rich tapestry of human civilization.

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