Shanzay


Shanzay is a feminine name meaning "princess" or "royalty".
Shanzay or Shanzey is a female name of Old Persian origin, and its basic root is either from Shah- an -zay or Shaan-zeh. The name is also associated with the famous French avenue, Champs-Élysées, pronounced roughly as "shahn zay-lee-ZAY", with a nasal "ahn" sound, a soft 's' linking "champs" and "élysées", and the final 'é' sounding like 'ay' in "day". The name "Shanzey" is often noted for its phonetic elegance and stylistic resonance with prestigious French landmarks, contributing to its perception as a sophisticated and distinctive choice.It reinforces the qualities associated with the avenue: elegance, luxury, beauty, art, and quintessential Parisian flair.
Background
The most likely French link is the surname and place name Chancy. It is a commune in Switzerland, near the French border. As a surname, it exists in Francophone regions. It's plausible that Shanzey emerged as a creative respelling or Anglicization of Chancy, transforming it into a given name.