Boy name
Şahsüvar name meaning
“master horseman; distinguished rider”
Şahsüvar means master horseman or distinguished rider. It comes from Persian shāh, expressing rulership or excellence, and suvār, meaning mounted rider or horseman. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it is related to the form Şehsüvar and evokes a skilled rider guiding a horse with practiced control.
What does Şahsüvar mean?
Master horseman; distinguished rider
In Turkish: usta binici; seçkin atlı
Şahsüvar combines mastery of horsemanship with the image of a mounted warrior. In older literary usage, the word can also praise someone outstanding in a particular field. Şehsüvar is a closely related form, and the name suggests skill and distinction as well as royal imagery.
Origin of the name Şahsüvar
From Persian shāh, ‘king, outstanding’, and savār, ‘mounted rider’. Turkish has the related forms Şahsüvar and Şehsüvar.
How to pronounce Şahsüvar
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃahsyvaɾ/ |
Is Şahsüvar a boy’s name?
Yes, Şahsüvar is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Şahsüvar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Şahsüvar
Names with related meanings
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- Faris♂Horseman
- Filip♂Lover of horses
- Şehsuvar♂Master rider
- Tayhan♂Young ruler
- Aktay♂White foal
- Arkun♂Horse from wild stallion and domestic mare
- Atlı♂Horse rider, mounted warrior
- Göktay♂A sky-colored foal
- Gürat♂Strong, imposing horse
FAQ about the name Şahsüvar
What is the meaning of Şahsüvar?
Şahsüvar means “master horseman; distinguished rider”. From Persian shāh, ‘king, outstanding’, and savār, ‘mounted rider’. Turkish has the related forms Şahsüvar and Şehsüvar.
Is Şahsüvar a boy’s name?
Yes, Şahsüvar is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Şahsüvar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şahsüvar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şahsüvar?
Şahsüvar is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Şahsüvar have?
Şahsüvar has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Şahsüvar?
Şahsüvar 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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