Shahid
Shahid is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Witness, one who testifies”.
| Meaning | Witness, one who testifies |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | شاهد |
| Pronunciation | SHAH-hid |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Shahid
Shahid is the Arabic shāhid, a witness who has seen the truth and testifies to it. Its root means to witness and testify. It is closely linked to shahīd, martyr, and to Al-Shahīd, the All-Witnessing, a name of God, so South Asian families often treat the two spellings as a single name. Pakistani, Indian and Bangladeshi boys have carried it for generations, the cricketer Shahid Afridi among them.
Is Shahid a Muslim name?
Shahid is a Muslim name meaning witness, and the Quran calls the Prophet ﷺ a witness over his community: 'so that you may be witnesses over mankind and the Messenger may be a witness (shahīdan) over you' (Quran 2:143).
How popular is Shahid?
It is very common in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh and is used throughout the Muslim world.
Gifts with the name Shahid
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Shahid
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shahid mean?
Shahid means 'Witness, one who testifies'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Shahid a Muslim name?
Shahid is a Muslim name meaning witness, and the Quran calls the Prophet ﷺ a witness over his community: 'so that you may be witnesses over mankind and the Messenger may be a witness (shahīdan) over you' (Quran 2:143).
How do you pronounce Shahid?
Shahid is pronounced SHAH-hid.
Is Shahid a boy or girl name?
Shahid is usually a boy name.