Boy name
Shah name meaning
“king, royal ruler”
Shah is a masculine name from Persian shāh, meaning king or royal ruler. The word was also borrowed into Malay, where it functions as a title and a name element. Syah and Sjah are spelling variants, connecting these forms with the same Persian source and royal meaning.
What does Shah mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Shah
From Persian shāh, meaning king, also borrowed into Malay as a title and name element.
Name combinations with Shah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Shah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Shah: king, royal ruler
- Inu: prince; royal son
- Mardiyono: effort, endeavor
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Meaning of each word
- Shah: king, royal ruler
- Karman: action or the result of deeds
- Angger: young one, an address to a child
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Shah Putrajaya
Meaning of each word
- Shah: king, royal ruler
- Putrajaya: a victorious son
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Meaning of each word
- Apriyanto: born in April
- Shah: king, royal ruler
- Tugiman: born on Saturday Legi
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Shah Bimo
Meaning of each word
- Shah: king, royal ruler
- Bimo: formidable, awe-inspiring
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Meaning of each word
- Shah: king, royal ruler
- Rino: day or daytime
- Praditya: sun
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How to pronounce Shah
| Syllables | 1 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /shah/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞ᮪ᮠᮂ |
Is Shah a boy’s name?
Yes, Shah is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 89% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Shah ranks #2,085 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Shah
- Syam♂The Levant in the eastern Mediterranean
- Sahat♂Arrive, reach a destination
- Shaleh♂Righteous, morally good
- Sam♂God has heard
- Saad♂Good fortune, happiness
- Sih♂♀Affection, love
- Sihar♂Happy, joyful
- Sahar♂♀The time before dawn
- Sahal♂Easy, gentle in manner
- Sian♂♀Wise
- Sean♂God is gracious
- Sehat♂In good bodily health
Names with related meanings
FAQ about the name Shah
What is the meaning of Shah?
Shah means king, royal ruler. From Persian shāh, meaning king, also borrowed into Malay as a title and name element.
Is Shah a boy’s name?
Yes, Shah is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 89% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Shah?
Shah is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Shah have?
Shah has 1 syllable (Shah) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Shah?
Shah ranks #2,085 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Shah?
Other spellings: Syah, Sjah.
What full names go well with Shah?
Some ideas: Shah Inu Mardiyono; Shah Karman Angger; Shah Putrajaya.
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