شاہ رخ

Sharukh

boyPersian

Sharukh is a Muslim boy name meaning “Face of a king; royal face”.

MeaningFace of a king; royal face
GenderBoy
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingشاہ رخ
Pronunciationshaa-ROOKH
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Sharukh

Sharukh is a simplified spelling of the Persian Shāhrukh, which drops the silent h. The name joins shāh ('king') and rukh ('face'), and recalls the 15th-century Timurid ruler Shāhrukh Mīrzā. Its popularity among South Asian families grew with the fame of actor Shah Rukh Khan.

Is Sharukh a Muslim name?

Sharukh is a Persian name used by Muslim families, especially in India and Pakistan, though it is not Arabic in origin.

Where is the name Sharukh used?

Mainly used in India and Pakistan.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sharukh mean?

Sharukh means 'Face of a king; royal face'. It comes from Persian.

Is Sharukh a Muslim name?

Sharukh is a Persian name used by Muslim families, especially in India and Pakistan, though it is not Arabic in origin.

How do you write Sharukh in Arabic?

Sharukh is written شاہ رخ in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Sharukh?

Sharukh is pronounced shaa-ROOKH.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.