Boy name
Temürşah name meaning
“a king as strong as iron”
Temürşah means a king as strong as iron. It combines Old Turkic temür, meaning iron, with Persian şāh, meaning king or ruler, and is used for boys in Türkiye. Its imagery links durable metal with kingship; the related name Temürhan expresses a similar combination through a different title.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Old Turkic
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- Rare
What does Temürşah mean?
A king as strong as iron
In Turkish: demir gibi güçlü şah
Temürşah combines iron's association with durability and the sovereignty expressed by the title shah. It can be compared with Timurşah, but similarity in spelling alone does not establish reference to a particular historical figure; independent use of this form in Türkiye requires further documentation.
Origin of the name Temürşah
It combines Old Turkic temür, “iron,” with Persian shāh, “king” or “ruler.” The construction brings together Turkic and Persian naming elements.
| Linguistic origin | Old Turkic, Persian |
|---|---|
| Is Temürşah in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | T · Te |
How to pronounce Temürşah
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /temyɾʃah/ |
Is Temürşah a boy’s name?
Yes, Temürşah is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Temürşah does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Temürşah
What is the meaning of Temürşah?
Temürşah means “a king as strong as iron”. It combines Old Turkic temür, “iron,” with Persian shāh, “king” or “ruler.” The construction brings together Turkic and Persian naming elements.
Is Temürşah a boy’s name?
Yes, Temürşah is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Temürşah in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Temürşah nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Temürşah?
Temürşah is of Old Turkic and Persian origin.
How many syllables does Temürşah have?
Temürşah has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Temürşah?
Temürşah 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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