شہزاد

Shehzad

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Shehzad is a Muslim boy name of Persian origin, meaning “Prince”.

MeaningPrince
GenderBoy
OriginPersian
Written asشہزاد
Pronunciationsheh-ZAHD
TraditionMuslim
Used inPakistan, India

Meaning and origin of Shehzad

Shehzad means a prince. It comes from the Persian Shahzād, literally someone 'born of a king'. When Urdu speakers say shāh in everyday conversation, the vowel drifts towards an 'e', and that habit produced the spelling Sheh-. The name is a familiar choice for boys in both Pakistan and India, where it sits alongside related forms such as Shahzada and Shahzad.

Is Shehzad a Muslim name?

Muslim families in Pakistan and India use this Persian name, which simply means prince.

How popular is Shehzad?

It is a common name in both Pakistan and India.

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Spellings and variants of Shehzad

ShahzadShehzaadShahzada

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shehzad mean?

Shehzad means 'Prince'. It is of Persian origin.

Is Shehzad a Muslim name?

Muslim families in Pakistan and India use this Persian name, which simply means prince.

How do you pronounce Shehzad?

Shehzad is pronounced sheh-ZAHD.

Is Shehzad a boy or girl name?

Shehzad is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.