Boy name
Emirşah name meaning
“a name combining prince and king titles”
Emirşah is a name combining the titles “prince” and “king.” Emir comes from Arabic amīr, meaning “commander” or “ruler,” while şah comes from Persian shāh, meaning “king.” Used for boys in Türkiye, the compound name evokes the courts and administrative titles of historical states.
What does Emirşah mean?
A name combining prince and king titles
In Turkish: emir ve şah unvanlarını birleştiren ad
Emirşah brings together two titles associated with authority and rule. Emir chiefly evokes command or administration, while şah refers to kingship. It can be compared structurally with names such as Emirhan and Şah Emir; its additional occurrence as a place name is a separate fact from its use as a personal name.
Origin of the name Emirşah
It combines emir, from Arabic amīr, meaning commander or ruler, with Persian shāh, meaning king. Both components are historical titles of authority.
How to pronounce Emirşah
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /emiɾʃah/ |
Is Emirşah a boy’s name?
Yes, Emirşah is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Emirşah does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Emirşah
What is the meaning of Emirşah?
Emirşah means “a name combining prince and king titles”. It combines emir, from Arabic amīr, meaning commander or ruler, with Persian shāh, meaning king. Both components are historical titles of authority.
Is Emirşah a boy’s name?
Yes, Emirşah is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Emirşah in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Emirşah nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Emirşah?
Emirşah is of Arabic and Persian origin.
How many syllables does Emirşah have?
Emirşah has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Emirşah?
Emirşah 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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