Boy name
Demirşah name meaning
“a ruler as strong as iron”
Demirşah means a ruler as strong as iron. It combines Turkish demir, meaning iron, with Persian shāh, meaning ruler or king, and is used as a boy's name in Türkiye. An iron throne provides a concrete image linking the name's reference to metal with its royal title.
What does Demirşah mean?
A ruler as strong as iron
In Turkish: demir gibi güçlü hükümdar
Demirşah joins the image of iron and firmness with a title of sovereignty. The element şah appears in several compound names used in Turkish. Its construction connects it with Demir and Şah, but the name should not be assigned to a particular historical ruler without separate evidence.
Origin of the name Demirşah
Combines Turkish demir, iron, with Persian shāh, meaning king or ruler.
How to pronounce Demirşah
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /demiɾʃah/ |
Is Demirşah a boy’s name?
Yes, Demirşah is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Demirşah does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Demirşah
What is the meaning of Demirşah?
Demirşah means “a ruler as strong as iron”. Combines Turkish demir, iron, with Persian shāh, meaning king or ruler.
Is Demirşah a boy’s name?
Yes, Demirşah is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Demirşah in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Demirşah nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Demirşah?
Demirşah is of Turkish and Persian origin.
How many syllables does Demirşah have?
Demirşah has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Demirşah?
Demirşah 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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