What origin is the name Scheherazade?

Scheherazade comes from Persian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Scheherazade?

Names from the same persian tradition pair naturally with Scheherazade — for example Darius, Cyrus, Kian. You can browse more on our persian names page.

Scheherazade

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Scheherazade

Scheherazade

Girl

Persian

5 syllables

Scheherazade is a Persian girl's name meaning "A Persian name meaning noblewoman or head of the city, famous from the character in One Thousand and One Nights".

Scheherazade is a girl's name of Persian origin meaning "A Persian name meaning noblewoman or head of the city, famous from the character in One Thousand and One Nights". At 12 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 5 syllables.

Origin: Persian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 5

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Scheherazade mean?

A Persian name meaning noblewoman or head of the city, famous from the character in One Thousand and One Nights.

How popular is Scheherazade?

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What does Scheherazade mean?

Scheherazade is a girl name of Persian origin meaning "A Persian name meaning noblewoman or head of the city, famous from the character in One Thousand and One Nights.".

How popular is Scheherazade?

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Brother names that go with Scheherazade

Darius Cyrus Kian Arman Kamran Parsa

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Scheherazade.

Number 1 is linked with leadership, independence and new beginnings.

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Scheherazade at a glance

Letters: 12
Syllables: 5
Starts with: S
Ends with: -de
Vowels: 5 of 12 letters

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Which names have a similar meaning to Scheherazade?

Scheherazade means "A Persian name meaning noblewoman or head of the city, famous from the character in One Thousand and One Nights." — these names share that spirit.

Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)
Emma — "Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility." (German)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)