Şahvar means “fine large pearl; fit for a ruler”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Şahvar is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Şahvar mean?
Literal meaning
Şahvar is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “fine large pearl; fit for a ruler”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Meaning themes: Leadership and nobility · Precious metals and gems
Şahvar in Turkish
What does Şahvar mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Şahvar. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “fine large pearl; fit for a ruler” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Şahvar come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Şahvar a Turkish name?
Yes. Şahvar is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Şahvar across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ŞahvarLatin | Girl | same as above: “fine large pearl; fit for a ruler” | 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 Şahvar
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şahvar | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Şahvar
Names with a similar meaning
- Adagh tutuq“khan who is a foot (support) for the state”
- AdahanUnisex“island khan”
- Adayu“dear, precious; little child”
- AğaUnisex“lord, landowner; elder brother”
- Aghichi ulugh“chief treasurer”
- Aghir“precious, dear, great, respected”
- AikumisGirl“moon silver”
- AiymkanGirl“lady khan”
Sibling names for Şahvar
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 Şahvar rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BaşözBoy“chief essence”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- KoraltanBoy“golden ember”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- DirimtekinBoy“prince of life”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- ErgüdenBoy“brave man”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- HürbeyUnisex“free lord”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- ÇağanBoy“white; ruler”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- AcahanBoy“elder khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- EjderhanBoy“dragon khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
Common questions about Şahvar
What does the name Şahvar mean?
Şahvar means “fine large pearl; fit for a ruler”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Şahvar a girl's or a boy's name?
Şahvar is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Şahvar come from?
Şahvar is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Şahvar?
Şahvar 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 Şahvar have?
Şahvar 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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