What Does the Name Shahjahan Mean
The name Shahjahan comes from Urdu roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Shahjahan below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Shahjahan Name Meaning
UrduMeans "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.
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