Boy name
Kadirşah name meaning
“powerful ruler; mighty shah”
Kadirşah means “powerful ruler” or “mighty shah.” It combines Arabic Kadir, meaning “capable” or “powerful,” with Persian shāh, meaning “ruler.” Used for boys in Türkiye, it connects with the name Kadir and evokes the historical royal title shah through its second element.
What does Kadirşah mean?
Powerful ruler; mighty shah
In Turkish: kudretli hükümdar; güçlü şah
Kadirşah joins an element expressing power with a title of sovereignty. The Persian word shah also appears in other compound names used in Turkish. This construction gives the name associations with historical courts and rulership, without necessarily identifying it with any particular historical sovereign.
Origin of the name Kadirşah
Kadirşah combines Arabic Kadir, 'capable, powerful', with Persian shah, 'ruler'. Together the elements suggest a powerful sovereign.
How to pronounce Kadirşah
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kadiɾʃah/ |
Is Kadirşah a boy’s name?
Yes, Kadirşah is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kadirşah does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Kadirşah
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- Egemen♂Sovereign, independent in exercising authority
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FAQ about the name Kadirşah
What is the meaning of Kadirşah?
Kadirşah means “powerful ruler; mighty shah”. Kadirşah combines Arabic Kadir, 'capable, powerful', with Persian shah, 'ruler'. Together the elements suggest a powerful sovereign.
Is Kadirşah a boy’s name?
Yes, Kadirşah is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kadirşah in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kadirşah nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kadirşah?
Kadirşah is of Arabic and Persian origin.
How many syllables does Kadirşah have?
Kadirşah has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Kadirşah?
Kadirşah 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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