Indian name meaning
Shahid
♂ BoySha·hid · 2 syllables
A witness
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Independent, original and driven — a natural starter who likes to lead rather than follow.
| S | h | a | h | i | d |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
3 + 5 + 1 + 5 + 1 + 4 = 19, then 1 + 9 = 10, then 1 + 0 = 1. So Shahid carries the name number 1.
About the name Shahid
Shahid is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “A witness.”
Spoken aloud it is Sha·hid — 2 syllables. Shahid turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shahid mean?
Shahid means “A witness.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Shahid a boy or a girl name?
Shahid is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Shahid?
Shahid is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Shahid?
Shahid has 2 syllables and is said as Sha·hid.
What is the numerology number of the name Shahid?
In the Chaldean system, Shahid has the name number 1, “The Leader.”
Is Shahid a common name in India?
Shahid appears 12 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Shahid?
For a sister to Shahid, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Saba, Sadia, Safiya or Naira all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Shahid?
Rashid, Zahid, Nahid or Khurshid share Shahid's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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