Shanzay
"Shanzai" redirects here. For the Chinese counterfeit goods, see Shanzhai.
| Shanzay | |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | [shanˈzay] |
| Gender | Female |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Persian |
| Meaning | Woman of Dignity, Princess/Royal |
Shanzay (also spelled Shanzae, "Shanzeh", Persian شانزے) is a feminine name, which has the meaning Woman of Dignity.
Shanzay is a female name of Old Persian origin, and its basic root is either from Shah- an -zay (lit daughter of king/royal princess) or Shaan-zeh (Of dignity/magnificent) .[1] It might also be connected to the name 'Shahnaz'.
See also
References
- ↑ Dr Anemarie Schimmel Islamic Names 1985 reprint, University of Edinburgh Press
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