shah
/ʃɑː/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: shahs · shahy · shahiv
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A king of Persia or Iran.
Noun
Examples
We had a cordial welcome in Tehran from the shah and Empress Farah, a delightful banquet, and adequate time to discuss the Middle East and nuclear power affairs with the shah.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A supreme ruler in some West Asian, Central Asian or South Asian nations.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
A Ukrainian monetary unit.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “shah” mean?
A king of Persia or Iran.
Is “shah” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.