Göhershah means “the name Göher with the epithet Shah”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Göhershah is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 9 letters.
What does Göhershah mean?
Literally: göher (name) + shah (epithet)
گۆھەر: ئىسمى، شاھ: سۈپىتىLiteral meaning
Göhershah (گۆھەرشاھ) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “the name Göher with the epithet Shah” and gives its origin as Persian.[1]
Göhershah in Uyghur
What does Göhershah mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written گۆھەرشاھ, Göhershah (ULY transliteration), Göhersha and گۆھەرشا. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “the name Göher with the epithet Shah” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Göhershah come from?
Persian, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Is Göhershah a Uyghur name?
Yes. Göhershah is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Göhershah across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | گۆھەرشاھArabic script GöhershaLatin, variant گۆھەرشاArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “the name Göher with the epithet Shah” | Documented[1] |
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 Göhershah
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.
Sibling names for Göhershah
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Göhershah rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- DileremxanGirl“one who gives peace to the heart”same language (uyghur)
- KipayeGirl“capability, talent, completeness”same language (uyghur)
- Ata'ullaBoy“gift of God, God-given”same language (uyghur)
- SabitBoy“firm, steadfast”same language (uyghur)
- SeyyidalimBoy“our learned master”same language (uyghur)
- ZiwaGirl“adorned, comely, beautiful”same language (uyghur)
- MərdanBoy“men; manly, gallant”same language (uyghur)
- MemturayimBoy“the name Ibrahim with the epithet Muhammad”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Göhershah
What does the name Göhershah mean?
Göhershah means “the name Göher with the epithet Shah”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Göhershah a girl's or a boy's name?
Göhershah is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Göhershah come from?
Göhershah is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Göhershah?
Göhershah is recorded for Uyghur. 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 is Göhershah spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: گۆھەرشاھ (Arabic script), Göhersha (Latin), گۆھەرشا (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Göhershah have?
Göhershah has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 9 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: گۆھەر: ئىسمى، شاھ: سۈپىتى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Persian (+4 more)
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