-shat


The suffix -shat is found in Armenian toponymy. It translates as "happy; happiness" and derives from Parthian and Middle Persian šād, ultimately from Old Persian šiyāta-.
Armenian toponyms which bear this suffix:
In Iranian‑influenced Armenian toponymy, the suffix ‑šat appears in multiple place names as a direct borrowing from Parthian and Middle Persian meaning “happy” or “happiness”, reflecting cultural and linguistic integration in the region. It often occurs at the end of city names to denote a positive or auspicious attribute associated with the location.