Alişah means “exalted shah”. It probably comes from Arabic and Persian elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Alişah is a name of Arabic and Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Alişah mean?
Literally: Ali + şah 'shah'
Literal meaning
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Alişah is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “exalted shah”, from Ali + şah 'shah'. Its elements are Arabic and Persian in origin.
Alişah in Turkish
What does Alişah mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Alişah. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “exalted shah” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Alişah come from?
Arabic and Persian, hybrid compound. From Ali + şah 'shah'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Alişah a Turkish name?
Yes. Alişah is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic and Persian.
Alişah across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | AlişahLatin | Boy | same as above: “exalted shah” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Alişah
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alişah | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Alişah
Sibling names for Alişah
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Alişah rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ŞahanəGirl“royal, regal”same language (turkish) · also shares the element shah
- MihrişahGirl“sun ruler”same language (turkish) · also shares the element shah
- MelikşahBoy“king of kings”same language (turkish) · also shares the element shah
- NurşahBoy“shah of light”same language (turkish) · also shares the element shah
- ŞahnazGirl“royal grace”same language (turkish) · also shares the element shah
- ŞehnazGirl“pride of the shah”same language (turkish) · also shares the element shah
- CihanşahBoy“shah of the world”same language (turkish) · also shares the element shah
- ŞahbanuGirl“queen, royal lady”same language (turkish) · also shares the element shah
Common questions about Alişah
What does the name Alişah mean?
Alişah means “exalted shah”. It probably comes from Arabic and Persian elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Alişah a girl's or a boy's name?
Alişah is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Alişah come from?
Alişah is of Arabic and Persian origin according to our origin records, and it is built from ali + shah. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Alişah?
Alişah is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Alişah have?
Alişah has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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