Indian name meaning
Shahnaz
♀ GirlShah·naz · 2 syllables
The pride and glory of the king
- Origin
- Persian
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| S | h | a | h | n | a | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 7 |
3 + 5 + 1 + 5 + 5 + 1 + 7 = 27, then 2 + 7 = 9. So Shahnaz carries the name number 9.
About the name Shahnaz
Shahnaz is a girl's name of Persian origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “The pride and glory of the king.”
Spoken aloud it is Shah·naz — 2 syllables. Shahnaz turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shahnaz mean?
Shahnaz means “The pride and glory of the king.” It is a girl's name of Persian origin.
Is Shahnaz a boy or a girl name?
Shahnaz is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Shahnaz?
Shahnaz is of Persian origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Shahnaz?
Shahnaz has 2 syllables and is said as Shah·naz.
What is the numerology number of the name Shahnaz?
In the Chaldean system, Shahnaz has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Shahnaz a common name in India?
Shahnaz appears 5 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Shahnaz?
For a brother to Shahnaz, families often stay within the same Persian naming tradition — Sarfaraz, Shadab, Sikandar or Arbaz all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Shahnaz?
Mehnaz, Gulnaz, Maaz or Baaz share Shahnaz's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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