Indian name meaning
Shahida
♀ GirlSha·hi·da · 3 syllables
A witness; a martyr’s honour
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Sensitive, cooperative and diplomatic — happiest building harmony and close bonds.
| S | h | a | h | i | d | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
3 + 5 + 1 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 1 = 20, then 2 + 0 = 2. So Shahida carries the name number 2.
About the name Shahida
Shahida is a girl's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “A witness; a martyr’s honour.”
Spoken aloud it is Sha·hi·da — 3 syllables. Shahida turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shahida mean?
Shahida means “A witness; a martyr’s honour.” It is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Is Shahida a boy or a girl name?
Shahida is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Shahida?
Shahida is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Shahida?
Shahida has 3 syllables and is said as Sha·hi·da.
What is the numerology number of the name Shahida?
In the Chaldean system, Shahida has the name number 2, “The Peacemaker.”
Is Shahida a common name in India?
Shahida appears 4 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Shahida?
For a brother to Shahida, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Saad, Sabir, Saddam or Yaqoob all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Shahida?
Nida, Rida, Aabida or Farida share Shahida's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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