Shireesh as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Shireesh

What is the meaning of the name Shireesh ?

The baby name Shireesh is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced shi-REESH (ʃɪˈriːʃ).

Shireesh is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.

Shireesh is an Indian given name from Sanskrit Śirīṣa (शिरीष), denoting the “siris” tree (Albizia lebbeck), admired for its feathery, fragrant blossoms and remarkable lightness. In classical imagery the siris flower symbolizes softness and grace, so the name conveys gentleness, delicacy, and renewal. Common variants include Shirish, Sireesh, and Sirish, with feminine forms Sirisha and Sireesha; the scholarly transliteration appears as Śirīṣa.

The tree and its name appear widely in Sanskrit and Prakrit literature as emblems of tender beauty, and in classical Ayurvedic compendia where śirīṣa is valued for cleansing and anti‑toxin applications. As a personal name, Shireesh is found across India and the diaspora - often Shirish in Marathi and Hindi contexts (typically masculine) and Sirisha/Sireesha in Telugu and other South Indian settings (often feminine). Contemporary use preserves its nature-derived aura and association with springtime refinement and literary elegance.

⚙ Shireesh is about as rare as a name gets. In all, it appears just 14 times, across 7 countries.