Şahanə means “royal, regal”. It comes from Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- Şahanə is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Şahanə mean?
Literally: şah 'king' + -anə
Literal meaning
Şahanə is a girl's name used in Azerbaijani and Turkish. It means “royal, regal”, from şah 'king' + -anə. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Meaning themes: Leadership and nobility
Şahanə in Turkish and Azerbaijani
What does Şahanə mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Şahane. Here it is glossed as “royal, magnificent”. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Şahanə mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Şahanə. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “royal, regal” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Şahanə come from?
Persian, compound. From şah 'king' + -anə.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
- shah “king”, from Persian (Persian شاه, Uzbek shoh)
Which languages use the name Şahanə?
Şahanə is used as a given name in Turkish and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Persian. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Şahanə across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ŞahaneLatin | Girl | “royal, magnificent” | Editorial |
| Azerbaijani | ŞahanəLatin | Girl | same as above: “royal, regal” | 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 Şahanə
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şahane | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| Şahanə | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Şahanə
Other names with shah
Names with a similar meaning
- Adagh tutuq“khan who is a foot (support) for the state”
- AdahanUnisex“island khan”
- AğaUnisex“lord, landowner; elder brother”
- Aghichi ulugh“chief treasurer”
- AiymkanGirl“lady khan”
- AkılbekUnisex“wise lord”
- AkıncıbayUnisex“raider lord”
- AksoyUnisex“of noble lineage”
Sibling names for Şahanə
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Şahanə rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MihrişahGirl“sun ruler”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility · also shares the element shah
- GülşahGirl“rose + king”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility · also shares the element shah
- MelikşahBoy“king of kings”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility · also shares the element shah
- NeslişahGirl“of royal descent”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility · also shares the element shah
- BatıbeyBoy“western lord”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- NebiheUnisex“famous; noble”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- AsilBoy“of noble lineage”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- İltekinBoy“prince of the realm”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
Common questions about Şahanə
What does the name Şahanə mean?
Şahanə means “royal, regal”. It comes from Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
Is Şahanə a girl's or a boy's name?
Şahanə is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Azerbaijani: girls.
Where does Şahanə come from?
Şahanə is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Şahanə?
Şahanə is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani. 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 Şahanə spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Şahane (Latin), Şahanə (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Şahanə have?
Şahanə 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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