Shapur

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Derived from the Old Persian name Shapur, which means "son of the king". It is also derived from the Persian word "Shah," meaning king or monarch.
Scripts(How to write)
شاپور
شاپور(Persian)
Popularity
The name Shapur is not a common name outside of Persian-speaking countries. It is considered a unique and rare name in most parts of the world.

cartoon of the name Shapur
Cartoon of Shapur

Shapur Name meanings & History

Derived from the Old Persian name Shapur, which means "son of the king". It is also derived from the Persian word "Shah," meaning king or monarch. From Middle Persian ??????? (Shahpuhr) meaning "son of the king". This was the name of three Sasanian emperors. The name Shapur is used mainly in Iran and other Persian-speaking countries. It is a popular name among families who are proud of their Persian heritage and history.

Zodiac Sign of Shapur: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Shapur:

S: Security,Sex,Social Standing,Success,Status,Solidity,Sensuality

H: Hyper,Haggle,Hope,Heart's Desire,Hobnobbing

A: Angry,Aggressive,Argumentative,Assertive,Action,Ambitious

P: Partnership,Passive,Political,Particular,Pensive

U: Understanding,Universality,Utopia,Unity,Undermining

R: Rational,Restless,Reason,Resourceful

Shapur is:

  • a Common name
  • a Urban name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Shapur I, Shapur II, Shapur III were some of the famous kings of the Sassanid Empire with the name Shapur.

Related Names to Shapur

Shabnam, Shahin, Shahrzad, Shirin, Siavash

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