Boy name
Şehinşah name meaning
“king of kings; supreme sovereign”
Şehinşah means king of kings or supreme sovereign. It is a Turkish form of Persian shāhanshāh, combining shāh, meaning king, with its plural shāhān. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it has a concrete historical association with the imperial titles and court traditions of Iran.
What does Şehinşah mean?
King of kings; supreme sovereign
In Turkish: şahlar üstü hükümdar
Şehinşah developed as a name from a Persian imperial title expressing sovereignty over other kings. It belongs to the historical vocabulary surrounding şah and padişah in Turkish. Its literary associations involve grandeur and eminence, and its resemblance to Şahin does not indicate a shared origin.
Origin of the name Şehinşah
It is a Turkish form of Persian shāhanshāh, a royal title combining shāh, king, with its plural shāhān.
How to pronounce Şehinşah
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃehinʃah/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | شاهنشاه |
Is Şehinşah a boy’s name?
Yes, Şehinşah is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Şehinşah 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.
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Famous people named Şehinşah
- Şehinşah · b. 1986
FAQ about the name Şehinşah
What is the meaning of Şehinşah?
Şehinşah means “king of kings; supreme sovereign”. It is a Turkish form of Persian shāhanshāh, a royal title combining shāh, king, with its plural shāhān.
Is Şehinşah a boy’s name?
Yes, Şehinşah is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Şehinşah in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şehinşah nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şehinşah?
Şehinşah is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Şehinşah have?
Şehinşah has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Şehinşah?
Şehinşah 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 Şehinşah?
Notable people named Şehinşah include Şehinşah.
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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