Shah: meaning, definitions and examples

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shah

 

[ สƒษ‘ห ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

historical title

The term 'shah' refers to a king or monarch in historical contexts, particularly in Persia (modern-day Iran). The title was used by rulers of Persia until the abolition of the monarchy in 1979. It signifies a sovereign leader who presides over a kingdom and holds significant power and authority. The title can also imply respect and grandeur, reflecting the historical significance of Persian kings in regional and world history.

Synonyms

king, monarch, sovereign

Examples of usage

  • The shah ruled over Persia with an iron fist.
  • The last shah of Iran left the country during the revolution.
  • Historically, the shah was considered a figure of divine rule.

Translations

Translations of the word "shah" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น xรก

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเคน

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schah

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ shah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะฐั…

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szach

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒฃใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท shah

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ shah

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸah

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุงู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกรกh

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกรกh

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฒ™่ตซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกah

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sah

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐั…

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒแƒฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸah

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ shah

Etymology

The word 'shah' has its origins in Middle Persian, derived from the Old Persian term 'xลกฤyaฮธiya', meaning 'king' or 'ruler'. It has been used throughout Persian history and was prominent during the Achaemenid Empire, which existed from 550 to 330 BC. The title became particularly significant during the Sassanid era (224-651 AD) when it was used to denote the emperors of the Persian Empire. With the rise of the Safavid dynasty in the 16th century, the title 'shah' gained formal recognition, becoming the official title for the rulers of Iran. The Qajar dynasty and ultimately the Pahlavi dynasty continued its use, leading up to the 20th century. The abolition of the monarchy in 1979 marked the end of the title's official usage, but it remains an important cultural and historical reference to Persian kingship.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,564, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.