Boy name
Şahbaz name meaning
“a large falcon; figuratively brave and bold”
Şahbaz means a large falcon and, figuratively, brave and bold. It comes from Persian shāhbāz, combining shāh, meaning ruler, with bāz, a falcon or similar hunting bird. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, its central image is a large bird of prey spreading its wings overhead.
What does Şahbaz mean?
A large falcon; figuratively brave and bold
In Turkish: iri akdoğan; mecazen yiğit, atılgan
Şahbaz joins the image of a hunting bird with figurative bravery. In Turkish, the word survives both as a bird name and as a descriptive expression; the grandeur associated with high-flying birds of prey in Persian poetry provides part of its broader literary background.
Origin of the name Şahbaz
From Persian šāhbāz, formed from šāh, king, and bāz, a falcon or hawk. The bird name also developed figurative senses of bravery and boldness.
How to pronounce Şahbaz
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Ottoman Turkish | شاهباز |
Is Şahbaz a boy’s name?
Yes, Şahbaz is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Şahbaz does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Sahbaz
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FAQ about the name Şahbaz
What is the meaning of Şahbaz?
Şahbaz means “a large falcon; figuratively brave and bold”. From Persian šāhbāz, formed from šāh, king, and bāz, a falcon or hawk. The bird name also developed figurative senses of bravery and boldness.
Is Şahbaz a boy’s name?
Yes, Şahbaz is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Şahbaz in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şahbaz nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şahbaz?
Şahbaz is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Şahbaz have?
Şahbaz has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Şahbaz?
Şahbaz does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
What are other spellings of Şahbaz?
Other spellings: Sahbaz.
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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