Boy name
Sjah name meaning
“king, royal ruler”
Sjah is a masculine name from Persian shāh, meaning “king” or “royal ruler.” The source word also entered Malay as a title and an element used in names. Syah and Shah are spelling variants associated with the same Persian word and its royal meaning.
What does Sjah mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Sjah
From Persian shāh, meaning king, also borrowed into Malay as a title and name element.
Name combinations with Sjah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sjah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Sjah: king, royal ruler
- Jun: the month of June
- Ekaputra: first son
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Meaning of each word
- Sjah: king, royal ruler
- Hardiono: mountain
- Kamadjaja: victory of love
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Sjah Partogi
Meaning of each word
- Sjah: king, royal ruler
- Partogi: guide, leader
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Meaning of each word
- Prawira: a brave and valiant hero
- Sjah: king, royal ruler
- Banu: sun
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Sjah Mangatur
Meaning of each word
- Sjah: king, royal ruler
- Mangatur: to arrange, to organize
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Meaning of each word
- Sjah: king, royal ruler
- Kurniawan: one endowed with a gift or grace
- Ara: fig tree
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How to pronounce Sjah
| Syllables | 1 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃah/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮯᮂ |
Is Sjah a boy’s name?
Yes, Sjah is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Sjah ranks #2,328 among boy names in our data sample (8 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 Sjah
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FAQ about the name Sjah
What is the meaning of Sjah?
Sjah means king, royal ruler. From Persian shāh, meaning king, also borrowed into Malay as a title and name element.
Is Sjah a boy’s name?
Yes, Sjah is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sjah?
Sjah is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Sjah have?
Sjah has 1 syllable (Sjah) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Sjah?
Sjah ranks #2,328 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Sjah?
Other spellings: Syah, Shah.
What full names go well with Sjah?
Some ideas: Sjah Jun Ekaputra; Sjah Hardiono Kamadjaja; Sjah Partogi.
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