Alisher

ah-lee-SHER

Persian; Turkish; Kazakh; Uzbek

"lofty, sublime + lion; brave prince"

Alisher Origin and Meaning

The name Alisher is a boy's name meaning "lofty, sublime + lion; brave prince".

A name of Persian, Turkish, Kazakh, and Uzbek origin, Alisher can be considered a compound name, blending the popular Arabic name Ali with the Persian shir meaning "sublime lion", or a purely Persian choice meaning "brave prince".

The name of renowned 15th century poet, Alisher Navoi, it is reminiscent of Asher, Alexander, Elisha, and Ahmed, an elegant yet gentle name.

Popularity of the name Alisher

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