Name Detail
Shah
شاه
شاه
king
Male
Persian / Tajik / Pashto / Uzbek
1 syllables
0 popularity
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Name
Shah
Origin
Persian / Tajik / Pashto / Uzbek
Gender
Male
Meaning
king
Detailed Meaning
Shah is a Persian name of royal heritage, derived from the ancient title for a king or sovereign ruler, and it carries centuries of Persian imperial culture and poetic tradition. In Persian literature and history, the shah was not only a political figure but an ideal of justice, wisdom, and magnificence. Naming a son Shah is a proud, aspirational choice that expresses hope for a life of leadership, dignity, and noble character.
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Translations
pashto
شاه
persian
شاه
ps
شاه
tajik
шоҳ
uzbek
шаҳ
Syllable Breakdown
1. shah (prefix)
This breakdown helps explain how the final name is built and why it sounds the way it does.
Shah Name Meaning and Style
Shah is a male name of Persian / Tajik / Pashto / Uzbek origin, meaning king.
It appears in the Classic, cultural, Islamic name collections and has 1 syllable. Browse the related Persian / Tajik / Pashto / Uzbek names below for alternatives with a similar background.
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