Şahdar means “branchy tree”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Şahdar is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Şahdar mean?
Literal meaning
Şahdar is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “branchy tree”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Şahdar in Turkish
What does Şahdar mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Şahdar. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “branchy tree” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Şahdar come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Şahdar a Turkish name?
Yes. Şahdar is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Şahdar across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ŞahdarLatin | Boy | same as above: “branchy tree” | 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 Şahdar
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şahdar | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Şahdar
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 Şahdar rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GülekBoy“smiling, cheerful; small pool of water; herd of horses”same language (turkish)
- DoruktepeBoy“summit hill”same language (turkish)
- NuhkanBoy“Noah's blood”same language (turkish)
- CanrübaUnisex“heart-stealing beloved”same language (turkish)
- AytenGirl“moon-skinned”same language (turkish)
- AytanUnisex“moon dawn”same language (turkish)
- ErtuncayUnisex“bronze-moon hero”same language (turkish)
- TemelBoy“foundation”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Şahdar
What does the name Şahdar mean?
Şahdar means “branchy tree”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Şahdar a girl's or a boy's name?
Şahdar is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Şahdar come from?
Şahdar is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Şahdar?
Şahdar 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 Şahdar have?
Şahdar has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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