Şahnaz means “royal grace”. It probably comes from Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- Şahnaz is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Şahnaz mean?
Literally: şah 'king' + naz 'grace'
Literal meaning
Şahnaz is a girl's name used in Azerbaijani and Turkish. It means “royal grace”, from şah 'king' + naz 'grace'. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Meaning themes: Beauty · Leadership and nobility
Şahnaz in Turkish and Azerbaijani
What does Şahnaz mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Şahnaz. Here it is glossed as “pride of the shah”. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Şahnaz mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Şahnaz. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “royal grace” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Şahnaz come from?
Persian, compound. From şah 'king' + naz 'grace'.Editorial · likely (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 Şahnaz?
Şahnaz 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.
Şahnaz across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ŞahnazLatin | Girl | “pride of the shah” | Editorial |
| Azerbaijani | ŞahnazLatin | Girl | same as above: “royal grace” | 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 Şahnaz
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şahnaz | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| Şahnaz | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Şahnaz
Other names with shah
Sibling names for Şahnaz
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 Şahnaz rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NeslişahGirl“of royal descent”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
- GülşahGirl“rose + king”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility · also shares the element shah
- MihrişahGirl“sun ruler”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility · also shares the element shah
- DilşahGirl“king of the heart, beloved”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- VesametUnisex“beauty, good looks”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- GökçerBoy“fair man”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- NecipBoy“noble-born”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
Common questions about Şahnaz
What does the name Şahnaz mean?
Şahnaz means “royal grace”. It probably comes from Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
Is Şahnaz a girl's or a boy's name?
Şahnaz is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Azerbaijani: girls.
Where does Şahnaz come from?
Şahnaz is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Şahnaz?
Şahnaz 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 many syllables does Şahnaz have?
Şahnaz 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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