Shahjahan
pronounced /Sha-hja-ha-n/
King of the world from the Persian elements شاه (shah) king and جهان (jahan) world. This was the name of the 17th-century Mughal emperor who built the Taj Mahal.
About the name
Shahjahan is a traditional Urdu boy name meaning 'King of the world from the Persian elements شاه (shah) king and جهان (jahan) world. This was the name of the 17th-century Mughal emperor who built the Taj Mahal'.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shahjahan
- What is the meaning of the name Shahjahan?
- Shahjahan means "King of the world from the Persian elements شاه (shah) king and جهان (jahan) world. This was the name of the 17th-century Mughal emperor who built the Taj Mahal.". It is a traditional boy name of Urdu origin.
- What is the Rashi (zodiac sign) for Shahjahan?
- The Rashi (zodiac sign) for Shahjahan is Kanya.
- What is the Nakshatra and Pada for Shahjahan?
- The Nakshatra for Shahjahan is Hasta.
- How is Shahjahan written in Hindi and Gujarati scripts?
- हिन्दी (Devanagari): शह्जहन · ગુજરાતી (Gujarati): શહ્જહન
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