Unisex name
Sjahrir name meaning
“ruler, king”
Sjahrir is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to Persian shahryār, meaning ruler or king. This proposed source accounts for the name’s meaning of royal rule. Syahrir is an adapted form of the same name and is also given as a spelling variant.
What does Sjahrir mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Sjahrir
Commonly linked to Persian shahryār, meaning ruler or king. Syahrir is an adapted form of that name.
Name combinations with Sjahrir
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sjahrir, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Sjahrir: ruler, king
- Panut: obedient, following guidance
- Dirga: long or enduring
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Meaning of each word
- Sjahrir: ruler, king
- Hastomo: the eighth
- Pranata: order; organizer
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Sjahrir Hapsoro
Meaning of each word
- Sjahrir: ruler, king
- Hapsoro: male celestial being
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Meaning of each word
- Esa: one, sole and undivided
- Sjahrir: ruler, king
- Gading: elephant tusk; ivory material
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Sjahrir Ganang
Meaning of each word
- Sjahrir: ruler, king
- Ganang: man; male
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Meaning of each word
- Sjahrir: ruler, king
- Wedakarna: Veda and ear
- Tanudjaja: body and victory
How to pronounce Sjahrir
| Syllables | 2 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃahrir/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦃꦫꦶꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮯᮂᮛᮤᮁ |
Is Sjahrir a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sjahrir is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Sjahrir ranks #560 among unisex names in our data sample (7 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 Sjahrir
Names with related meanings
- Hadi♂Guide, one who gives direction
- Imam♂Leader, leader of worship
- Wibowo♂Authority, dignity, grandeur
- Hendra♂Ruler, king
- Heri♂Ruler of the household
- Amir♂Leader, commander
- Malik♂Owner
- Herry♂Ruler of the household
- Syah♂King, royal ruler
- Hendri♂Ruler of the household
- Dadang♂Master
- Hendrik♂Ruler of the household
Famous people named Sjahrir
- Sutan Sjahrir · b. 1909
- Sjahrir Riyadi · b. 1972
FAQ about the name Sjahrir
What is the meaning of Sjahrir?
Sjahrir means ruler, king. Commonly linked to Persian shahryār, meaning ruler or king. Syahrir is an adapted form of that name.
Is Sjahrir a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sjahrir is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sjahrir?
Sjahrir is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Sjahrir have?
Sjahrir has 2 syllables (Sjah-rir) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Sjahrir?
Sjahrir ranks #560 among unisex names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Sjahrir?
Other spellings: Syahrir.
What full names go well with Sjahrir?
Some ideas: Sjahrir Panut Dirga; Sjahrir Hastomo Pranata; Sjahrir Hapsoro.
Famous people named Sjahrir?
Notable people named Sjahrir include Sutan Sjahrir, Sjahrir Riyadi.
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