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shah - What does it mean?

Definition of 'shah'

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) .

Alternative forms

* schah

Noun

(en-noun) (wikipedia)
  • A king of Persia or Iran.
  • A supreme ruler in some Middle Eastern or South Asian nations.
  • Usage notes
    The wife of the last shah of Iran used the title shahbanu , which was translated as empress into English.
    Derived terms
    * shahdom * shahmukhi

    Etymology 2

    From (etyl) .

    Noun

    (Ukrainian shah) (en-noun)
  • (historical) An Ukrainian monetary unit.
  • Similar to 'shah'

    soh, shh, shhh, ssh, suh, schah, sssh, seah, syh