Şahruh means “majestic-spirited one”. It probably comes from Persian and Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Şahruh is a name of Persian and Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Şahruh mean?
Literally: şah 'shah' + ruh 'spirit'
Literal meaning
Şahruh is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “majestic-spirited one”, from şah 'shah' + ruh 'spirit'. Its elements are Persian and Arabic in origin.
Meaning themes: Life and soul
Şahruh in Turkish
What does Şahruh mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Şahruh. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “majestic-spirited one” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Şahruh come from?
Persian and Arabic, hybrid compound. From şah 'shah' + ruh 'spirit'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Şahruh a Turkish name?
Yes. Şahruh is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian and Arabic.
Şahruh across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ŞahruhLatin | Boy | same as above: “majestic-spirited one” | 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 Şahruh
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şahruh | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Şahruh
Names with a similar meaning
- AbdulmuhyiBoy“servant of God, who gives life to all”
- AbdusemirBoy“person living a comfortable life”
- AdilzhanBoy“just soul”
- AğacanBoy“dear lord”
- AgajanBoy“dear elder brother”
- AitzhanBoy“Eid soul”
- AkcanUnisex“pure soul”
- AkhmetzhanBoy“dear Ahmet”
Sibling names for Şahruh
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 Şahruh rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TümcanUnisex“whole soul”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme life and soul
- DönmezcanBoy“unwavering soul”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme life and soul
- CansenUnisex“you are dear, you are beloved”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme life and soul
- AkcanUnisex“pure soul”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme life and soul
- CanselUnisex“soul torrent”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme life and soul
- GüzelcanGirl“beautiful soul”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme life and soul
- CanfideUnisex“soul sapling”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme life and soul
- CandaşBoy“soulmate, close friend”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme life and soul
Common questions about Şahruh
What does the name Şahruh mean?
Şahruh means “majestic-spirited one”. It probably comes from Persian and Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Şahruh a girl's or a boy's name?
Şahruh is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Şahruh come from?
Şahruh is of Persian and Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Şahruh?
Şahruh 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 Şahruh have?
Şahruh 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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