Unisex name
Şahvar name meaning
“kingly; worthy of a ruler”
Şahvar means kingly or worthy of a ruler. It combines Persian shāh, meaning ruler, with -vār, a suffix expressing resemblance, and is used for girls and boys in Türkiye. A crown or ceremonial royal garment offers a concrete image of the regal quality expressed by the name.
What does Şahvar mean?
Kingly; worthy of a ruler
In Turkish: hükümdara yaraşır; şah gibi
On this interpretation, Şahvar conveys royal dignity and magnificence. The Persian element shāh also appears in names and titles such as Şahinşah and Şahbanu. However, the historical spelling of Şahvar and its independent use as a personal name in Türkiye still require confirmation.
Origin of the name Şahvar
Probably from Persian shāh, ‘king’, with the suffix -vār, expressing likeness or manner. This yields the sense ‘kingly’ or ‘befitting a ruler’.
How to pronounce Şahvar
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃahvaɾ/ |
Is Şahvar a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Şahvar is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Şahvar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Şahvar
What is the meaning of Şahvar?
Şahvar means “kingly; worthy of a ruler”. Probably from Persian shāh, ‘king’, with the suffix -vār, expressing likeness or manner. This yields the sense ‘kingly’ or ‘befitting a ruler’.
Is Şahvar a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Şahvar is used for both boys and girls.
Is Şahvar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şahvar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şahvar?
Şahvar is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Şahvar have?
Şahvar has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Şahvar?
Şahvar 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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