Shah

Shah Meaning & Origin

About Shah
The name "Shah" is of Persian origin and is commonly used as a title for a monarch or ruler in various Middle Eastern and South Asian cultures. It signifies power, authority, and sovereignty. In Persian, "Shah" translates to "king" or "emperor," representing a person of high social status and leadership. The name carries historical and cultural significance, often associated with dynasties and kingdoms throughout history.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Shah are male.

Shah Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -21.43% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
X
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AA1
🌐 IPA
/ʃɑ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('X', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shah in Braille

Here's how to represent Shah in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Shah in braille

How to Spell the Name Shah in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Shah using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Shah in sign language

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