Shahaman means “Aman with the epithet shah”. It comes from Persian and Arabic elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Shahaman is a name of Persian and Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Shahaman mean?
Literally: shah (epithet) + aman (given name)
ئامان: ئىسمى، شاھ: سۈپىتىLiteral meaning
Shahaman (شاھئامان) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “Aman with the epithet shah” and gives its origin as Persian and Arabic.[1]
Shahaman in Uyghur
What does Shahaman mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written شاھئامان, Shahaman (ULY transliteration), Shaman and شامان. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Aman with the epithet shah” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Shahaman come from?
Persian and Arabic, hybrid compound. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian and Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Shahaman a Uyghur name?
Yes. Shahaman is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian and Arabic.
Shahaman across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | شاھئامانArabic script ShamanLatin, variant شامانArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “Aman with the epithet shah” | 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 Shahaman
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.
Sibling names for Shahaman
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Shahaman rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MihribanGirl“compassionate, affectionate”same language (uyghur)
- KilaraBoy“a foreign personal name”same language (uyghur)
- AblizimBoy“servant of the Great God”same language (uyghur)
- Ne'imeGirl“joyful, at ease, happy”same language (uyghur)
- ImirghiyasBoy“Ghiyas with the suffix Emir”same language (uyghur)
- NewreBoy“luminous; flower”same language (uyghur)
- QemergülGirl“moon (the moon in the sky)”same language (uyghur)
- “fortunate commander”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Shahaman
What does the name Shahaman mean?
Shahaman means “Aman with the epithet shah”. It comes from Persian and Arabic elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Shahaman a girl's or a boy's name?
Shahaman is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Shahaman come from?
Shahaman is of Persian and Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Shahaman?
Shahaman is recorded for Uyghur. 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 Shahaman spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: شاھئامان (Arabic script), Shaman (Latin), شامان (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Shahaman have?
Shahaman has 3 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.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: ئامان: ئىسمى، شاھ: سۈپىتى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Persian, Arabic (+4 more)
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