Şəhriyar means “lord, sovereign, king”. It comes from Classical Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani and also used in Turkish.
- Şəhriyar is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Şəhriyar mean?
Şəhriyar is a boy's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Azerbaijani. Wiktionary traces the name to Classical Persian شهریار (‘lord, sovereign, king’). That word means “lord, sovereign, king”.[1]
Şəhriyar in Turkish and Azerbaijani
What does Şəhriyar mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Şehriyar. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “lord, sovereign, king” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Şəhriyar mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Şəhriyar. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “lord, sovereign, king” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Şəhriyar come from?
Classical Persian, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Classical Persian شهریار (‘lord, sovereign, king’).[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Şəhriyar?
Şəhriyar is used as a given name in Turkish and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Classical Persian. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Şəhriyar across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ŞehriyarLatin | Boy | same as above: “lord, sovereign, king” | Editorial |
| Azerbaijani | ŞəhriyarLatin | Boy | same as above: “lord, sovereign, king” | Documented[1] |
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 Şəhriyar
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şəhriyar[1] | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
| Şehriyar | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Şəhriyar
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 Şəhriyar rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- DemirkökBoy“iron root”same language (turkish)
- MidhatBoy“praise”same language (turkish)
- IşıkalBoy“light and scarlet”same language (turkish)
- ÖzdilmaçUnisex“true interpreter”same language (turkish)
- EnginalpBoy“noble hero”same language (turkish)
- İlksoyUnisex“first lineage”same language (turkish)
- DilberGirl“one who draws the heart”same language (turkish, azerbaijani)
- RefiheUnisex“living in comfort”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Şəhriyar
What does the name Şəhriyar mean?
Şəhriyar means “lord, sovereign, king”. It comes from Classical Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani and also used in Turkish.
Is Şəhriyar a girl's or a boy's name?
Şəhriyar is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Azerbaijani: boys.
Where does Şəhriyar come from?
Şəhriyar is of Classical Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Şəhriyar?
Şəhriyar 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 is Şəhriyar spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Şəhriyar (Latin), Şehriyar (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Şəhriyar have?
Şəhriyar has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Şəhriyar”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93614757. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology states: Borrowed from Classical Persian شهریار (šahryār); classified as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; listed as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; headword of the Azerbaijani given-name entry
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “شهریار”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 92050613. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Persian شهریار ‘lord, sovereign, king’
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