Shehwar

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Meaning

Royal, kingly

Linguistic Origin

Persian

Islamic Classification

Islamic historical figure

Regional Usage

South Asia

Global Spellings

Arabic شهوار

Shehwar is a feminine title rich in history, originating from Persian roots. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Royal, kingly', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Persian regions, Shehwar has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Shehwar is a Persian compound related to "shah" (king).

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Etymology

From the Persian شهوار (shahvar), 'worthy of a king, royal' - used of pearls of royal quality.

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.