Shahriar is a common name in Persian culture, often associated with royalty and leadership. It is derived from the Persian words "Shah," meaning king, and "Riar," meaning a place or land. The name is popular in countries like Iran and Afghanistan, reflecting a rich cultural heritage. In literature, Shahriar is also known as a character in One Thousand and One Nights, a famous collection of Middle Eastern folk tales. In the story, he is a king who, after being betrayed, marries a new woman each day and executes her the next morning, until he meets Scheherazade, who tells him captivating stories to save her life.