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Shahzaman

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Meaning

King of the era

Linguistic Origin

Persian

Islamic Classification

Islamic historical figure

Regional Usage

South Asia
If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Shahzaman is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'King of the era', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Shahzaman is a Persian compound of "shah" (king) and "zaman" (time), also the name of a character in "One Thousand and One Nights."

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Etymology

A Persian compound of shah ('king') and zaman ('age, time'). Shahzaman means 'king of the age' - the brother-king of the One Thousand and One Nights frame-story.

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 South Asian Muslim communities.