Shujaat
Shujaat is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, via Persian / Urdu origin, meaning “Bravery and courage”.
| Meaning | Bravery and courage |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, via Persian / Urdu |
| Written as | شجاعت |
| Pronunciation | shoo-JAA-at |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Shujaat
Shujaat means courage. It reached Urdu through Persian from the Arabic shajāʿa, built on the root sh-j-ʿ, to be brave, and in Persian the final letter is sounded as -at. The name is mostly found in South Asia, where many people associate it with Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, a prominent Pakistani politician. A close relative is the Arabic name Shujaʿ, which simply means brave.
Is Shujaat a Muslim name?
Pakistani and Indian Muslims are the main users of Shujaat, an Arabic-rooted name that celebrates courage.
How popular is Shujaat?
It is used mainly in Pakistan and India.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shujaat mean?
Shujaat means 'Bravery and courage'. It is of Arabic, via Persian / Urdu origin.
Is Shujaat a Muslim name?
Pakistani and Indian Muslims are the main users of Shujaat, an Arabic-rooted name that celebrates courage.
How do you pronounce Shujaat?
Shujaat is pronounced shoo-JAA-at.
Is Shujaat a boy or girl name?
Shujaat is usually a boy name.