Girl name
Şahi name meaning
“royal; belonging to the king”
Şahi means “royal” or “belonging to the king.” It derives from Persian shāhī, formed by adding a relational suffix to shāh, meaning ruler. In Türkiye, it is used as a feminine given name. Historical descriptions of royal objects and works provide a concrete connection with court culture.
What does Şahi mean?
Royal; belonging to the king
In Turkish: şaha ait; hükümdarla ilgili
Şahi uses an older adjective expressing a connection with kingship as a personal name. In Ottoman culture, the form also appears as a poetic pen name and in names of objects. These uses share a royal association, placing it semantically near Şah and Şahane.
Origin of the name Şahi
From Persian shāhī, formed by adding the relational suffix -ī to shāh, meaning king or ruler.
How to pronounce Şahi
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃahi/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | شاهی |
Is Şahi a girl’s name?
Yes, Şahi is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Şahi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Şahi
Names with related meanings
- Sare♀Princess
- Sultan♀Sovereign
- Ece♀Queen
- Hüma♀Mythical bird bringing fortune and happiness
- Melike♀Queen, female sovereign
- Aslıhan♀Noble ruler
- Almira♀Name of the queen in the opera Almira
- Ecem♀My queen, my sovereign lady
- Begüm♀Noble lady
- Tuğçe♀A small ceremonial horsehair standard
- Neslihan♀Of a khan's lineage
- Tomris♀Turkish name of Tomyris, queen of the Massagetae
Famous people named Şahi
- Şahi Nur Kalkışım
FAQ about the name Şahi
What is the meaning of Şahi?
Şahi means “royal; belonging to the king”. From Persian shāhī, formed by adding the relational suffix -ī to shāh, meaning king or ruler.
Is Şahi a girl’s name?
Yes, Şahi is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Şahi in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şahi nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şahi?
Şahi is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Şahi have?
Şahi has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Şahi?
Şahi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Şahi?
Notable people named Şahi include Şahi Nur Kalkışım.
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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