Boy name
Behramşah name meaning
“King Bahram”
Behramşah means “King Bahram.” It combines the Persian personal name Bahrām with šāh, the title meaning king or ruler, and is used for boys in Türkiye. It is directly related to Behram. Fahreddin Behramşah, a historical ruler of Erzincan, provides a concrete example of the name's royal association.
What does Behramşah mean?
King Bahram
In Turkish: Behram adlı hükümdar
Behramşah follows a historical naming pattern combining a personal name with a royal title. The Mengüjekid ruler Fahreddin Behramshah bore it; its first element also recalls Bahram narratives in Persian literature, while shah makes the association with kingship explicit.
Origin of the name Behramşah
Combines the Persian proper name Bahrām with šāh, 'king'. Bahram itself is associated with victory in older Iranian tradition.
| Linguistic origin | Persian |
|---|---|
| In Turkic history and myth | Names of Turkic rulers |
| Is Behramşah in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | B · Be |
How to pronounce Behramşah
| Syllables | 3 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /behɾamʃah/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | بهرام شاه |
Is Behramşah a boy’s name?
Yes, Behramşah is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Behramşah does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Behramşah
What is the meaning of Behramşah?
Behramşah means “King Bahram”. Combines the Persian proper name Bahrām with šāh, 'king'. Bahram itself is associated with victory in older Iranian tradition.
Is Behramşah a boy’s name?
Yes, Behramşah is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Behramşah in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Behramşah nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Behramşah?
Behramşah is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Behramşah have?
Behramşah has 3 syllables and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Behramşah?
Behramşah 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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