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Shilan

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Meaning

Shilan is a Kurdish and Persian name for girls that means jujube, a type of tree also known as red date, Chinese date. In classical Persian it means food, lunch, and in Turkic it means feast.

Pronunciation

Pronounced: Shilan

Variations

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About this name

Shilan is a girl name of Arabic origin. It has a timeless feel and works well for parents looking for a meaningful classic name.

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