Persian · proper noun · Faith & Sacred History

Shiraz

शीराज़

said shee-raaz

also written: sheeraz, shiraaz

Meaning

The Persian city of roses and poets, home of Saadi and Hafiz; emblem of lyric grace and wine and beauty.

Related words

One who has memorised the entire Quran by heart.

Shaikh Saadi of Shiraz (d. 1291), beloved Persian poet of the Gulistan and Bostan; emblem of worldly wisdom and graceful counsel.