Girl name
Şehrinaz name meaning
“Charm of the realm”
Şehrinaz means charm of the realm, also expressed as the beauty of the city. It is related to Persian Shahrnaz, combining shahr, meaning realm or city, with nāz, meaning charm. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it has a literary association with Shahrnaz in the Shahnameh.
What does Şehrinaz mean?
Charm of the realm
In Turkish: Ülkenin nazı, şehrin güzeli
Şehrinaz has a poetic sense suggesting the charm or grace of a realm. In the Persian Shahnameh tradition, Shahrnaz is one of Jamshid's daughters. In Turkish it resonates with other feminine names containing naz; Şehnaz has related elements but a different formation.
Naz comes from Persian and conveys ideas of coy charm or grace. It appears in Elifnaz, Gülnaz and Şehnaz as a name element, not a description of the bearer’s personality. More girl names ending in -naz →
Origin of the name Şehrinaz
Şehrinaz is related to Persian Shahrnaz. It combines shahr, “realm, city,” and nāz, “charm, grace, coyness”; the intervening i reflects the Turkish form of the name.
How to pronounce Şehrinaz
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃehɾinaz/ |
Is Şehrinaz a girl’s name?
Yes, Şehrinaz is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Şehrinaz 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 Şehrinaz
Names with related meanings
- Gökçe♀Sky-blue
- İnci♀Pearl
- Ela♀Hazel
- İpek♀Silk
- Aysima♀Moonlike face
- Ayşegül♀A combination of Ayşe and rose
- Ahsen♀More beautiful
- Hümeyra♀Rosy, lightly reddish in complexion
- Elanur♀Compound evoking hazel colour and light
- Gülce♀Rose-like
- Eda♀Graceful manner, charming bearing
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
Famous people named Şehrinaz
- Şehrinaz Polat
FAQ about the name Şehrinaz
What is the meaning of Şehrinaz?
Şehrinaz means “Charm of the realm”. Şehrinaz is related to Persian Shahrnaz. It combines shahr, “realm, city,” and nāz, “charm, grace, coyness”; the intervening i reflects the Turkish form of the name.
Is Şehrinaz a girl’s name?
Yes, Şehrinaz is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Şehrinaz in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şehrinaz nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şehrinaz?
Şehrinaz is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Şehrinaz have?
Şehrinaz has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Şehrinaz?
Şehrinaz 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 Şehrinaz?
Notable people named Şehrinaz include Şehrinaz Polat.
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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