Şehnaz means “pride of the shah”. It probably comes from Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Şehnaz is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Şehnaz mean?
Literally: şeh 'shah' + naz 'grace'
Literal meaning
Şehnaz is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “pride of the shah”, from şeh 'shah' + naz 'grace'. Its elements are Persian in origin.
also a classical music mode
Meaning themes: Beauty
Şehnaz in Turkish
What does Şehnaz mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Şehnaz. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “pride of the shah” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Şehnaz come from?
Persian, compound. From şeh 'shah' + naz 'grace'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
- shah “king”, from Persian (Persian شاه, Uzbek shoh)
Is Şehnaz a Turkish name?
Yes. Şehnaz is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Şehnaz across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ŞehnazLatin | Girl | same as above: “pride of the shah” | 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 Şehnaz
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şehnaz | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Şehnaz
Other names with shah
Sibling names for Şehnaz
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 Şehnaz rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BenolBoy“beauty spot + be, become”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- GülzibaUnisex“beautiful rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- GöcekBoy“fresh and pretty; corner or edge; crop a hand-span high”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- KayraBoy“grace, favour”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- NeslişahGirl“of royal descent”same language (turkish) · also shares the element shah
- AysıluGirl“moon beauty; as pure and gentle as the moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- GülebetinGirl“decorative stitch; a symbol of beauty and delicacy”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- GüzelcanGirl“beautiful soul”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
Common questions about Şehnaz
What does the name Şehnaz mean?
Şehnaz means “pride of the shah”. It probably comes from Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Şehnaz a girl's or a boy's name?
Şehnaz is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Şehnaz come from?
Şehnaz is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Şehnaz?
Şehnaz 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 Şehnaz have?
Şehnaz 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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