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Shahdokht

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Meaning

Royal daughter

Linguistic Origin

Persian

Islamic Classification

Islamic historical figure

Regional Usage

Iran
Capturing elegance and depth, Shahdokht stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Royal daughter', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Persian culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Shahdokht is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Shahdokht is a Persian compound of "shah" (king) and "dokht" (daughter), meaning "princess."

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Etymology

A Persian compound of shah ('king') and dokht ('daughter'). Shahdokht means 'princess.'

Notable Historical Usage

From the tenth century Persian became the literary and courtly language of the eastern Islamic world, carried by the Samanid, Ghaznavid, Seljuk, Timurid and Mughal courts and used in administration as far as Bengal. Its vocabulary of light, garden and heart supplied given names across that whole reach, alongside the Arabic religious stock, and still does.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across Persian-speaking Muslim communities, particularly as a girl's name.