Shahrdokht as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Shahrdokht

What is the meaning of the name Shahrdokht ?

The baby name Shahrdokht is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ʃɑːɾˈdoxt/; respelling: SHAHR-dokht.

Shahrdokht is Persian in Origin.

Shahrdokht is a Persian feminine name built from Middle Persian šahr “realm, city, kingdom” and dokht/dokhtar “daughter,” giving the meaning “daughter of the realm,” a courtly epithet akin to “princess.” The -dokht element is a hallmark of Sasanian-era naming, seen in celebrated royals such as Pūrāndokht and Āzarmīdokht, where it signaled lineage, status, and feminine identity.

Use of Shahrdokht is rare but culturally resonant, appearing in classical Persian contexts and seeing modern revival among Iranians and the diaspora seeking heritage names. Variants and scholarly transliterations include Shahrdukht, Shahrdoxt, and Šahrduxt; related yet distinct is Shahdokht (without r), literally “king’s daughter,” the standard Persian word for princess. Possible nicknames include Shahr, Dokhti, or Doki. With its regal, old-world cadence and transparent meaning, Shahrdokht pairs well with other historical Iranian names and retains clear cultural roots while remaining distinctive.

⚙ Shahrdokht is absent from every birth registry and name dataset we follow. Names like this are usually very rare, tied to a particular region or tradition, or freshly invented. Whichever it is, scarcely anyone else carries it.