Shahrukh
Shahrukh is a Muslim boy name of Persian origin, meaning “With the face of a king”.
| Meaning | With the face of a king |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | شاہرخ |
| Pronunciation | SHAH-rookh |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Iran, Uzbekistan |
Meaning and origin of Shahrukh
Shahrukh joins two Persian words, shāh, king, and rukh, face or cheek, and is usually explained as having the face of a king. In chess the rook was called the rukh, and shāh-rukh was once the name of a chess move. Its best-known historical bearer was Shah Rukh, son of Timur and the Timurid ruler of Herat. Today most people know it from the Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan.
Is Shahrukh a Muslim name?
This Persian name has a long Muslim history and was carried by the Timurid ruler Shah Rukh.
How popular is Shahrukh?
It is popular in Pakistan and India, and appears as Shahrokh in Iran and Shohruh in Uzbekistan.
Gifts with the name Shahrukh
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Shahrukh
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shahrukh mean?
Shahrukh means 'With the face of a king'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Shahrukh a Muslim name?
This Persian name has a long Muslim history and was carried by the Timurid ruler Shah Rukh.
How do you pronounce Shahrukh?
Shahrukh is pronounced SHAH-rookh.
Is Shahrukh a boy or girl name?
Shahrukh is usually a boy name.