Boy name
Şehriyar name meaning
“sovereign; ruler of a realm”
Şehriyar means sovereign or ruler of a realm. It comes from Persian shahriyār, historically containing shahr in the sense of a country or domain. Used as a boy's name in Türkiye, it recalls King Shahriyar in the Thousand and One Nights, giving its meaning a concrete literary association with kingship.
What does Şehriyar mean?
Sovereign; ruler of a realm
In Turkish: hükümdar; ülkeyi yöneten kişi
Şehriyar also appears in older literature as a title expressing sovereignty. It is the name of the ruler who hears Scheherazade’s stories in the Arabian Nights; forms such as Şehryar reflect the Persian word’s transmission across languages and historical periods.
Origin of the name Şehriyar
From Persian shahriyār, “sovereign.” Its historical formation combines shahr, “realm” or “dominion,” with an element expressing possession or rule.
How to pronounce Şehriyar
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃehɾijaɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | شهريار |
Is Şehriyar a boy’s name?
Yes, Şehriyar is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Şehriyar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Şehriyar
What is the meaning of Şehriyar?
Şehriyar means “sovereign; ruler of a realm”. From Persian shahriyār, “sovereign.” Its historical formation combines shahr, “realm” or “dominion,” with an element expressing possession or rule.
Is Şehriyar a boy’s name?
Yes, Şehriyar is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Şehriyar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şehriyar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şehriyar?
Şehriyar is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Şehriyar have?
Şehriyar has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Şehriyar?
Şehriyar 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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