Boy name
Cemşah name meaning
“King Cem; the sovereign named Jam”
Cemşah means “King Cem” or “the sovereign named Jam.” It combines the Persian name Cem with shāh, meaning ruler. Used as a boy’s name in Türkiye, it connects with Jamshid in Iranian narrative tradition, while the imagery of a throne and crown illustrates its royal element.
What does Cemşah mean?
King Cem; the sovereign named Jam
In Turkish: Cem adlı hükümdar; Şah Cem
Cemşah joins the name Cem with the royal title şah. In classical poetry, Cem evokes legendary kingship and the celebrated cup of Jam. These are literary associations from Iranian tradition; they do not identify a particular historical Turkic ruler or make Cemşah interchangeable with Cemşid in every context.
Origin of the name Cemşah
Combines Persian Jam, represented in Turkish as Cem, with shāh, “king.” Jam also functions as a shortened form of Jamshid in Iranian literary tradition.
How to pronounce Cemşah
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /d͡ʒemʃah/ |
Is Cemşah a boy’s name?
Yes, Cemşah is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Cemşah does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Cemşah
What is the meaning of Cemşah?
Cemşah means “King Cem; the sovereign named Jam”. Combines Persian Jam, represented in Turkish as Cem, with shāh, “king.” Jam also functions as a shortened form of Jamshid in Iranian literary tradition.
Is Cemşah a boy’s name?
Yes, Cemşah is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Cemşah in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Cemşah nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Cemşah?
Cemşah is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Cemşah have?
Cemşah has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Cemşah?
Cemşah 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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