Boy name
Kirmanşah name meaning
“ruler of Kerman; shah of Kerman”
Kirmanşah means “ruler of Kerman” or “shah of Kerman.” It combines the Persian place name Kirman with shāh, meaning “ruler,” and is used for boys in Türkiye. The historical city and region of Kerman in Iran provide its concrete geographical association, joining a named territory with a royal title.
What does Kirmanşah mean?
Ruler of Kerman; shah of Kerman
In Turkish: Kirman hükümdarı; Kirman'ın şahı
Kirmanşah is a masculine name combining a geographical designation with a royal title. It is also associated with the hero of a Turkish folk romance bearing that name. Kirman and Kirmanşah should be distinguished, and resemblance to the Iranian city name Kermanshah does not establish an identical derivation in every case.
Origin of the name Kirmanşah
Combines the Persian place name Kerman with shāh, 'king or ruler'. Kerman names a historical city and region in Iran.
How to pronounce Kirmanşah
| Syllables | 3 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kiɾmanʃah/ |
Is Kirmanşah a boy’s name?
Yes, Kirmanşah is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kirmanşah does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Kirmanşah
What is the meaning of Kirmanşah?
Kirmanşah means “ruler of Kerman; shah of Kerman”. Combines the Persian place name Kerman with shāh, 'king or ruler'. Kerman names a historical city and region in Iran.
Is Kirmanşah a boy’s name?
Yes, Kirmanşah is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kirmanşah in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kirmanşah nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kirmanşah?
Kirmanşah is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Kirmanşah have?
Kirmanşah has 3 syllables and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Kirmanşah?
Kirmanşah 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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