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.