Boy name
Alişah name meaning
“Exalted ruler; a combination of Ali and Shah”
Alişah means “exalted ruler” and combines Ali with Shah. Its elements are Arabic Ali or âli, “high, exalted,” and Persian şāh, “ruler.” Used for boys in Türkiye, the name recalls historical royal titles, with a crown and throne providing concrete images of the sovereignty expressed in its meaning.
What does Alişah mean?
Exalted ruler; a combination of Ali and Shah
In Turkish: Yüce hükümdar; Ali ve Şah birleşimi
Shah is a Persian royal title that appears in many compound names. When the first element is read as the adjective âli, Alişah suggests an exalted ruler. When it is read as Ali, the form combines two name elements; the spelling alone does not settle the distinction.
Origin of the name Alişah
It combines Arabic Ali or ʿālī, meaning exalted, with Persian shāh, meaning ruler. The first element can be understood as either a personal name or an adjective.
How to pronounce Alişah
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /aliʃah/ |
Is Alişah a boy’s name?
Yes, Alişah is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Alişah does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Alişah
What is the meaning of Alişah?
Alişah means “Exalted ruler; a combination of Ali and Shah”. It combines Arabic Ali or ʿālī, meaning exalted, with Persian shāh, meaning ruler. The first element can be understood as either a personal name or an adjective.
Is Alişah a boy’s name?
Yes, Alişah is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Alişah in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Alişah nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Alişah?
Alişah is of Arabic and Persian origin.
How many syllables does Alişah have?
Alişah has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Alişah?
Alişah does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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