Shahzod means “prince”. It comes from Persian elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Uzbek.
- Shahzod is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uzbek.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Shahzod mean?
Literally: shah 'king' + zod 'born'
Literal meaning
Shahzod is a boy's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Uzbek. Wiktionary traces the name to Classical Persian شهزاد. The meaning has not yet been confirmed from the source word's own entry, so it is held for review.[1]
Meaning themes: Leadership and nobility
Shahzod in Uzbek
What does Shahzod mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Shahzod and Шаҳзод (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “prince” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Shahzod come from?
Persian, compound. From shah 'king' + zod 'born'.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Classical Persian, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Classical Persian شهزاد.[1]✓ Documented
- shah “king”, from Persian (Persian شاه, Uzbek shoh)
Is Shahzod a Uzbek name?
Yes. Shahzod is documented as a given name in Uzbek. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian and Classical Persian.
Shahzod across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uzbek | ShahzodLatin | Boy | same as above: “prince” | 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 Shahzod
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahzod[1] | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Шаҳзод | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
Names related to Shahzod
Other names with shah
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 Shahzod
Names recorded for the same language (Uzbek) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Shahzod rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- JasurbekBoy“brave lord”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- OdilbekBoy“just lord”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- ImomBoy“leader, imam”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- OʻrxonBoy“ruler, great khan”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- “leader, guide”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- QilichbekBoy“sword lord”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- UlugʻbekBoy“great lord”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- AybekBoy“moon + lord”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
Common questions about Shahzod
What does the name Shahzod mean?
Shahzod means “prince”. It comes from Persian elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Uzbek.
Is Shahzod a girl's or a boy's name?
Shahzod is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Shahzod come from?
Shahzod is of Persian and Classical Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Shahzod?
Shahzod is recorded for Uzbek. 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 Shahzod have?
Shahzod has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 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 “Shahzod”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 88309495. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a male given name in the Uzbek section; listed as a male given name in the Uzbek section; etymology states: Borrowed from Classical Persian شهزاد (šahzād); headword of the Uzbek given-name entry
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