Indian name meaning
Shahnawaz
♂ BoyShah·na·waz · 3 syllables
Cherished by the king
- Origin
- Persian
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
- Also spelled
- Shahnawaj
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.
| S | h | a | h | n | a | w | a | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
3 + 5 + 1 + 5 + 5 + 1 + 6 + 1 + 7 = 34, then 3 + 4 = 7. So Shahnawaz carries the name number 7.
About the name Shahnawaz
Shahnawaz 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 “Cherished by the king.”
Spoken aloud it is Shah·na·waz — 3 syllables. You will also see it written as Shahnawaj; both spellings are the same name. Shahnawaz turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shahnawaz mean?
Shahnawaz means “Cherished by the king.” It is a boy's name of Persian origin.
Is Shahnawaz a boy or a girl name?
Shahnawaz is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Shahnawaz?
Shahnawaz is of Persian origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Shahnawaz?
Shahnawaz has 3 syllables and is said as Shah·na·waz.
What are the other spellings of Shahnawaz?
Shahnawaz is also commonly spelled Shahnawaj. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Shahnawaz?
In the Chaldean system, Shahnawaz has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is Shahnawaz a common name in India?
Shahnawaz appears 9 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Shahnawaz?
For a sister to Shahnawaz, families often stay within the same Persian naming tradition — Sanjida, Shabana, Rukhsana or Afsana all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Shahnawaz?
Nawaz, Maaz, Baaz or Imtiaz share Shahnawaz's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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