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Dinshaw: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“king of the faith (proposed)”
دین شاہ
دینشاه
What Dinshaw means
Dinshaw (دین شاہ, Persian دینشاه) is a Parsi boy’s name that is most often explained as “king of the faith (proposed)”. Sources disagree; see below. Source: Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary, دین; Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary, شاه.
Dinshaw at a glance
- Meaning
- king of the faith (proposed)
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Persian
- Faith
- Parsi
- Say it
- din-shaw
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 7
- First letter
- D · د
Meaning of Dinshaw
- In English
- king of the faith (proposed)
- اردو میں معنی
- دین کا بادشاہ (تجویز کردہ)
Origin and history of Dinshaw
Meaning disputed
Persian dīn 'religion' + shāh 'king', both in Steingass; the compound itself is not a headword.
The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source.
How to say and write Dinshaw
- Say it
- din-shaw2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Dinshaw
- Urdu
- دین شاہ
- Original script
- دینشاه
- Other spellings
- Dinshah · Dinsha
- Known bearer
- Sir Dinshaw Maneckji Petit, Bombay mill-owner and philanthropist
Sibling names for Dinshaw
Parsi girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Dinshaw.
- Dinazدینازpride of the faith (proposed)GirlPersian
- Avanآبانthe waters; name of the yazata of watersGirlPersian
- Banoبانوlady; princessGirlPersian
- HomaiہمائیMeaning disputedGirlPersian
- Humaہماthe huma, a bird of good fortuneGirlPersian
- MandanaمانداناMeaning disputedGirlPersian
- Shahnazشہنازpride of the king (proposed)GirlPersian
- Anahitaاناہیتاimmaculate; undefiledGirlAvestan (Old Iranian)
Names like Dinshaw
- Adarbadآذربادprotected by fireBoyPersian
- Ardeshirاردشیرwhose rule is through truthBoyPersian
- AshkanاشکانMeaning disputedBoyPersian
- Aspandiarاسفندیارcreated by the holy oneBoyAvestan (Old Iranian)
- Bahmanبہمنgood mindBoyAvestan (Old Iranian)
- BardiaبردیاMeaning disputedBoyPersian
- Burzinبرزینexalted (proposed)BoyPersian
- CyrusسائرسMeaning disputedBoyPersian
- Daraداراholder; possessor; sovereignBoyPersian
- Dariusداریوشholding firm the goodBoyPersian
Names that sound like Dinshaw
Questions about the name Dinshaw
What does the name Dinshaw mean?
Dinshaw means “king of the faith (proposed)”. This meaning is disputed; sources disagree. In Urdu: دین کا بادشاہ (تجویز کردہ). Source: Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary (1892); Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary (1892).
Is Dinshaw a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Dinshaw is a boy’s name.
Is Dinshaw a Parsi name?
Yes. Dinshaw is used by Parsi families. It is of Persian origin. Persian dīn 'religion' + shāh 'king', both in Steingass; the compound itself is not a headword.
How do you pronounce Dinshaw?
Say it “din-shaw”: 2 syllables.
How do you write Dinshaw in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Dinshaw is written دین شاہ. In its original script: دینشاه.
What are other spellings of Dinshaw?
Dinshaw is also spelled Dinshah, Dinsha.
Who is a famous person named Dinshaw?
Sir Dinshaw Maneckji Petit, Bombay mill-owner and philanthropist
Is the meaning of Dinshaw verified?
Meaning disputed. The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.