Indian name meaning
Shadab
♂ BoySha·dab · 2 syllables
Fresh; verdant; blooming; cheerful
- Origin
- Persian
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
- Also spelled
- Sadab
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.
| S | h | a | d | a | b |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
3 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 2 = 16, then 1 + 6 = 7. So Shadab carries the name number 7.
About the name Shadab
Shadab is a boy's name of Persian origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “Fresh; verdant; blooming; cheerful.”
Spoken aloud it is Sha·dab — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Sadab; both spellings are the same name. Shadab turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shadab mean?
Shadab means “Fresh; verdant; blooming; cheerful.” It is a boy's name of Persian origin.
Is Shadab a boy or a girl name?
Shadab is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Shadab?
Shadab is of Persian origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Shadab?
Shadab has 2 syllables and is said as Sha·dab.
What are the other spellings of Shadab?
Shadab is also commonly spelled Sadab. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Shadab?
In the Chaldean system, Shadab has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is Shadab a common name in India?
Shadab appears 7 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Shadab?
For a sister to Shadab, families often stay within the same Persian naming tradition — Sanjida, Shabana, Zeenat or Banu all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Shadab?
Zainab, Mehtab, Aftab or Rabab share Shadab's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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