Şehzade means “prince”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Şehzade is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Şehzade mean?
Literal meaning
Şehzade is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “prince”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Meaning themes: Leadership and nobility
Şehzade in Turkish
What does Şehzade mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Şehzade. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “prince” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Şehzade come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Şehzade a Turkish name?
Yes. Şehzade is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Şehzade across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ŞehzadeLatin | Boy | same as above: “prince” | 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 Şehzade
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şehzade | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Şehzade
Names with a similar meaning
- AbayhanBoy“careful khan”
- Abdu'amirBoy“flourishing, one who brings prosperity; commander, one who orders”
- AbdulmalikBoy“wealthy, master, ruler”
- AbdulmelikBoy“servant of God, King of all”
- AbdumalikBoy“servant of the King”
- AbdumerdiBoy“noble, brave person”
- Abduqa'idBoy“a commander”
- AbduseyyidBoy“master, lord, sir, teacher, prophet; servant of the master”
Sibling names for Şehzade
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 Şehzade rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- EsenbayBoy“healthy, comfortable lord”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- OkbayBoy“arrow lord”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- ElçibeyUnisex“envoy lord”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- BuluttekinUnisex“cloud prince”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- BilgihanBoy“knowledgeable ruler”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- KeremşahBoy“king of generosity”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- TümhanUnisex“khan of all”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- HanbikeUnisex“khan's lady”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
Common questions about Şehzade
What does the name Şehzade mean?
Şehzade means “prince”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Şehzade a girl's or a boy's name?
Şehzade is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Şehzade come from?
Şehzade is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Şehzade?
Şehzade 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 Şehzade have?
Şehzade has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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