Shazia
Shazia is a Muslim girl name of Urdu / Persian origin, meaning “Rare and unique”.
| Meaning | Rare and unique |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Urdu / Persian |
| Written as | شازیہ |
| Pronunciation | SHAA-zee-ah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Shazia
Shazia belongs mostly to Pakistan and India, where it is a girl's name. The usual explanation traces it to the Persian shāz, meaning rare, unusual or one of a kind, but its exact origin is still uncertain, and some people link it instead to the Arabic shādh(dh), which also means rare. Whatever its source, Shazia ranked among Pakistan's favourite girls' names in the 1970s and 1980s.
Is Shazia a Muslim name?
Muslim families, mostly in Pakistan and India, use Shazia and generally take it to mean rare or unique.
How popular is Shazia?
It is very common in Pakistan and among Pakistani families in the UK.
Gifts with the name Shazia
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Spellings and variants of Shazia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shazia mean?
Shazia means 'Rare and unique'. It is of Urdu / Persian origin.
Is Shazia a Muslim name?
Muslim families, mostly in Pakistan and India, use Shazia and generally take it to mean rare or unique.
How do you pronounce Shazia?
Shazia is pronounced SHAA-zee-ah.
Is Shazia a boy or girl name?
Shazia is usually a girl name.