Boy name
Şahverdi name meaning
“the shah gave; the ruler bestowed”
Şahverdi means “the shah gave” or “the ruler bestowed.” It combines Persian shāh, meaning ruler, with Turkish verdi, meaning gave. In Türkiye, it is used as a masculine given name. Its wording recalls historical naming expressions of a gift or favor, illustrated by a ruler presenting an offering.
What does Şahverdi mean?
The shah gave; the ruler bestowed
In Turkish: şah verdi, hükümdar bağışladı
Şahverdi is a sentence-like name identifying the source of a gift. Its Turkish verbal element belongs to a naming pattern that presents a birth as something bestowed. The spelling also occurs in place names, while the precise reference of shah can depend on the historical context.
Origin of the name Şahverdi
Şahverdi combines Persian shah, meaning ruler, with Turkish verdi, meaning gave. The compound expresses the idea of a gift or bestowal.
How to pronounce Şahverdi
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃahveɾdi/ |
Is Şahverdi a boy’s name?
Yes, Şahverdi is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Şahverdi 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.
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Şahverdi
- Şahverdi Ali Eren
FAQ about the name Şahverdi
What is the meaning of Şahverdi?
Şahverdi means “the shah gave; the ruler bestowed”. Şahverdi combines Persian shah, meaning ruler, with Turkish verdi, meaning gave. The compound expresses the idea of a gift or bestowal.
Is Şahverdi a boy’s name?
Yes, Şahverdi is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Şahverdi in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şahverdi nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şahverdi?
Şahverdi is of Persian and Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Şahverdi have?
Şahverdi has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Şahverdi?
Şahverdi 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 Şahverdi?
Notable people named Şahverdi include Şahverdi Ali Eren.
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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