Cihanşah means “shah of the world”. It probably comes from Persian elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Cihanşah is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Cihanşah mean?
Literally: cihan 'world' + şah 'shah'
Literal meaning
Cihanşah is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “shah of the world”, from cihan 'world' + şah 'shah'. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Cihanşah in Turkish
What does Cihanşah mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Cihanşah. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “shah of the world” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Cihanşah come from?
Persian, compound. From cihan 'world' + şah 'shah'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
- shah “king”, from Persian (Persian شاه, Uzbek shoh)
Is Cihanşah a Turkish name?
Yes. Cihanşah is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Cihanşah across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | CihanşahLatin | Boy | same as above: “shah of the world” | 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 Cihanşah
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cihanşah | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Cihanşah
Sibling names for Cihanşah
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 Cihanşah rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GülşahGirl“rose + king”same language (turkish) · also shares the element shah
- ŞahanəGirl“royal, regal”same language (turkish) · also shares the element shah
- NeslişahGirl“of royal descent”same language (turkish) · also shares the element shah
- ŞahbanuGirl“queen, royal lady”same language (turkish) · also shares the element shah
- MelikşahBoy“king of kings”same language (turkish) · also shares the element shah
- MihrişahGirl“sun ruler”same language (turkish) · also shares the element shah
- ŞahnazGirl“royal grace”same language (turkish) · also shares the element shah
- AlişahBoy“exalted shah”same language (turkish) · also shares the element shah
Common questions about Cihanşah
What does the name Cihanşah mean?
Cihanşah means “shah of the world”. It probably comes from Persian elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Cihanşah a girl's or a boy's name?
Cihanşah is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Cihanşah come from?
Cihanşah is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Cihanşah?
Cihanşah 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 Cihanşah have?
Cihanşah has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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