Unisex name
Şaheser name meaning
“masterpiece; a work of exceptional quality”
Şaheser means masterpiece or a work of exceptional quality. Formed in Turkish, it combines Persian şah, expressing superiority, with Arabic-derived eser, meaning a work or creation. Used for girls and boys in Türkiye, it evokes an outstanding painting, a remarkable building, or a distinguished work of literature.
What does Şaheser mean?
Masterpiece; a work of exceptional quality
In Turkish: başyapıt; olağanüstü nitelikli eser
Şaheser is used for outstanding works of art and literature, and more loosely for anything considered exceptionally well made. As a personal name it draws on the uniqueness and value of a creation. Its central association is artistic excellence and beauty rather than literal kingship.
In Alper and Caner, er is a Turkish component meaning “man” or “brave man.” In other names, such as Ömer, the final letters do not form that component. More boy names ending in -er →
Origin of the name Şaheser
A Turkish compound of Persian şah, used to convey excellence, and Arabic eser, a work or creation. Together they denote a masterpiece.
How to pronounce Şaheser
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃaheseɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | شاه اثر |
Is Şaheser a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Şaheser is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Şaheser does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Şaheser
What is the meaning of Şaheser?
Şaheser means “masterpiece; a work of exceptional quality”. A Turkish compound of Persian şah, used to convey excellence, and Arabic eser, a work or creation. Together they denote a masterpiece.
Is Şaheser a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Şaheser is used for both boys and girls.
Is Şaheser in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şaheser nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şaheser?
Şaheser is of Persian and Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Şaheser have?
Şaheser has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Şaheser?
Şaheser 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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