Şahmelek means “royal angel”. It probably comes from Persian and Arabic elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Şahmelek is a name of Persian and Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Şahmelek mean?
Literally: şah 'shah' + melek 'angel'
Literal meaning
Şahmelek is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “royal angel”, from şah 'shah' + melek 'angel'. Its elements are Persian and Arabic in origin.
Şahmelek in Turkish
What does Şahmelek mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Şahmelek. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “royal angel” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Şahmelek come from?
Persian and Arabic, hybrid compound. From şah 'shah' + melek 'angel'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Şahmelek a Turkish name?
Yes. Şahmelek is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian and Arabic.
Şahmelek across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ŞahmelekLatin | Girl | same as above: “royal angel” | 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 Şahmelek
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şahmelek | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Şahmelek
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 Şahmelek rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- YenalBoy“conquer and take”same language (turkish)
- KarabulutBoy“dark rain cloud”same language (turkish)
- ÇakmakBoy“lighter, flint striker”same language (turkish)
- TayyibeGirl“good, pure”same language (turkish)
- BilgiUnisex“knowledge”same language (turkish)
- İltekinBoy“prince of the realm”same language (turkish)
- AlnıakBoy“honest, trustworthy person”same language (turkish)
- RacihBoy“superior, valuable”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Şahmelek
What does the name Şahmelek mean?
Şahmelek means “royal angel”. It probably comes from Persian and Arabic elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Şahmelek a girl's or a boy's name?
Şahmelek is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Şahmelek come from?
Şahmelek is of Persian and Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Şahmelek?
Şahmelek 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 Şahmelek have?
Şahmelek 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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