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Dilsher

♂ Boy

Pronounced DIL-share /ˈdɪl.ʃɛr/Medium

Meaning: From Persian/Urdu, 'lionhearted; brave-hearted' (dil, 'heart', + sher, 'lion')Low

In 30 seconds: Lionhearted; brave-hearted: Dilsher is Persian/Urdu. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'DIL-share').

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Origin LowPersian, Urdu

MeaningFrom Persian/Urdu, 'lionhearted; brave-hearted' (dil, 'heart', + sher, 'lion')

U.S. rank (2025)#11002 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 42

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dilsher comes from Persian/Urdu, 'lionhearted; brave-hearted' (dil, 'heart', + sher, 'lion'). A crisp, classic name common in Punjabi and South Asian families (said 'DIL-share').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, lionhearted at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Dilsher means 'lionhearted; brave-hearted' in Persian/Urdu (dil, 'heart', + sher, 'lion') — a crisp, classic name (said 'DIL-share').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Dilsher — Persian etymology

Variations

DilshairDilsheer

Nicknames

Dil

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dilsher mean?

Dilsher is Persian/Urdu for 'lionhearted; brave-hearted' (dil, 'heart', + sher, 'lion').

How do you pronounce Dilsher?

It's said DIL-share /ˈdɪl.ʃɛr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dilsher a boy or girl name?

Dilsher is a boy's name.

How popular is Dilsher?

Dilsher is a very rare name in the U.S.