Erimşah means “manly king”. It probably comes from Turkic and Persian elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Erimşah is a name of Turkic and Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Erimşah mean?
Literally: erim 'manliness' + şah 'king'
Literal meaning
Erimşah is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “manly king”, from erim 'manliness' + şah 'king'. Its elements are Turkic and Persian in origin.
meaning composed from its two elements
Meaning themes: Leadership and nobility
Erimşah in Turkish
What does Erimşah mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Erimşah. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “manly king” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Erimşah come from?
Turkic and Persian, hybrid compound. From erim 'manliness' + şah 'king'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Erimşah a Turkish name?
Yes. Erimşah is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Persian elements.
Erimşah across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ErimşahLatin | Boy | same as above: “manly king” | 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 Erimşah
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erimşah | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Erimşah
Names with a similar meaning
- AbayhanBoy“careful khan”
- Abdu'amirBoy“flourishing, one who brings prosperity; commander, one who orders”
- AbdulmalikBoy“wealthy, master, ruler”
- AbdulmelikBoy“servant of God, King of all”
- AbdumalikBoy“servant of the King”
- AbdumerdiBoy“noble, brave person”
- Abduqa'idBoy“a commander”
- AbduseyyidBoy“master, lord, sir, teacher, prophet; servant of the master”
Sibling names for Erimşah
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 Erimşah rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SergünGirl“chief day”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- AltunhanBoy“golden khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- UçhanBoy“khan of the frontier”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- BayarBoy“noble, esteemed person”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- AkabayBoy“senior lord”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- “khagan, king, ruler”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- SeyfaliBoy“noble sword”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- SalarBoy“commander-in-chief, leader”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
Common questions about Erimşah
What does the name Erimşah mean?
Erimşah means “manly king”. It probably comes from Turkic and Persian elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Erimşah a girl's or a boy's name?
Erimşah is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Erimşah come from?
Erimşah is of Turkic and Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Erimşah?
Erimşah 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 Erimşah have?
Erimşah has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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