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Shah

shah

Letters4
Syllables1
OriginPersian

The Story of Shah

Before empires rose and fell, this title meant absolute power, now it waits to crown your son.

Shah is a majestic Persian title, derived from the Old Persian word 'xšāyaθiya,' meaning 'king.' It was the formal title of the monarchs of Iran for centuries, most notably borne by Mohammad Reza Shah. The name carries the weight of ancient Persian royalty, a legacy stretching back to the empires of antiquity.

To whisper 'Shah' is to invoke a presence of regal authority and profound strength. For your son, it signifies a noble spirit, a leader who will inspire with quiet confidence and an innate sense of justice. You’ll feel its gravitas when you write it on his birth certificate, a seal of inherent power.

What It Means

Shah is a Persian title meaning 'king'. It is derived from the Old Persian word 'xšāyaθiya'.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

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Famous Namesakes

  • Mohammad Reza Shah

    The last Shah of Iran until 1979

Personality Traits

NobleStrongLeaderPowerful

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Peak Year

#22 in 2009

Total Births

428

First Recorded

1972

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