شہریار

Sheheryar

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Sheheryar is a Muslim boy name meaning “King, sovereign, ruler”.

MeaningKing, sovereign, ruler
GenderBoy
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingشہریار
Pronunciationsheh-her-YAAR
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Sheheryar

Sheheryar is a Pakistani spelling of the Persian Shahryār, meaning king or sovereign. It is famous as the name of the king in the frame story of the Thousand and One Nights, and was also borne by a son of the Mughal emperor Jahangir. The name is popular in Pakistan and Iran.

Is Sheheryar a Muslim name?

Yes. Sheheryar is a Persian name used by Muslim families in Pakistan and Iran.

Where is the name Sheheryar used?

Common in Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan.

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Spellings and variants of Sheheryar

ShahryarShahriyarSheharyarShehryar

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sheheryar mean?

Sheheryar means 'King, sovereign, ruler'. It comes from Persian.

Is Sheheryar a Muslim name?

Yes. Sheheryar is a Persian name used by Muslim families in Pakistan and Iran.

How do you write Sheheryar in Arabic?

Sheheryar is written شہریار in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Sheheryar?

Sheheryar is pronounced sheh-her-YAAR.

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