Shaheer
Shaheer is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Famous, renowned”.
| Meaning | Famous, renowned |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | شهير |
| Pronunciation | sha-HEER |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, United Kingdom, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Shaheer
Shaheer comes from the Arabic adjective shahīr, famous or renowned. Its root, meaning to make known, also gives shuhra, fame, and shahr, month, which originally referred to the publicly announced new moon. Pakistani parents have taken it up eagerly over the last few years. In Arabic-speaking countries it is used more as a descriptive word than as a given name.
Is Shaheer a Muslim name?
An Arabic name meaning famous, Shaheer has become a popular choice among Pakistani Muslim families.
How popular is Shaheer?
It is popular in Pakistan and with Pakistani families settled in Britain and the Gulf.
Gifts with the name Shaheer
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Spellings and variants of Shaheer
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shaheer mean?
Shaheer means 'Famous, renowned'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Shaheer a Muslim name?
An Arabic name meaning famous, Shaheer has become a popular choice among Pakistani Muslim families.
How do you pronounce Shaheer?
Shaheer is pronounced sha-HEER.
Is Shaheer a boy or girl name?
Shaheer is usually a boy name.