Shamshod means “boxwood tree”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a boy's name in Uzbek.
- Shamshod is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uzbek.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Shamshod mean?
Literal meaning
Shamshod is a boy's name used in Uzbek. It means “boxwood tree”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Shamshod in Uzbek
What does Shamshod mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Shamshod and Шамшод (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “boxwood tree” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Shamshod come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Shamshod a Uzbek name?
Yes. Shamshod is used as a given name in Uzbek. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Shamshod across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uzbek | ShamshodLatin | Boy | same as above: “boxwood tree” | 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 Shamshod
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shamshod | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Шамшод | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
Sibling names for Shamshod
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 Shamshod rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NodirBoy“rare, precious”same language (uzbek)
- TursunBoy“may the child stay and live long”same language (uzbek)
- NargizaGirl“narcissus”same language (uzbek)
- OmadBoy“good luck, fortune”same language (uzbek)
- JannatGirl“paradise, garden”same language (uzbek)
- MéhrigülGirl“affectionate girl”same language (uzbek)
- NajibBoy“noble, of good birth”same language (uzbek)
- HurmatUnisex“respect, honour”same language (uzbek)
Common questions about Shamshod
What does the name Shamshod mean?
Shamshod means “boxwood tree”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a boy's name in Uzbek.
Is Shamshod a girl's or a boy's name?
Shamshod is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Shamshod come from?
Shamshod is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Shamshod?
Shamshod 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 Shamshod have?
Shamshod has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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