shah

Used formerly as a title for the hereditary monarch of Iran.

In the Persian language, the ruler of a land, as either sovereign or vassal. The monarch of Persia (usually called the Shah by English writers) is designated by the compound appellation of padishah.

A former title of the supreme ruler in certain Eastern countries, especially Persia and Iran.

A celebrated historical poem written by Firdousi, being the most ancient in the modern Persian language.

A king of Persia.

A supreme ruler in some Middle Eastern or South Asian nations.

An Ukrainian monetary unit.

title for the former hereditary monarch of Iran