Indian name meaning
Shaista
♀ GirlShais·ta · 2 syllables
Well-mannered; polite; elegant
- 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 | i | s | t | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
3 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 4 + 1 = 18, then 1 + 8 = 9. So Shaista carries the name number 9.
About the name Shaista
Shaista 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 “Well-mannered; polite; elegant.”
Spoken aloud it is Shais·ta — 2 syllables. Shaista is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shaista mean?
Shaista means “Well-mannered; polite; elegant.” It is a girl's name of Persian origin.
Is Shaista a boy or a girl name?
Shaista is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Shaista?
Shaista is of Persian origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Shaista?
Shaista has 2 syllables and is said as Shais·ta.
What is the numerology number of the name Shaista?
In the Chaldean system, Shaista has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Shaista a common name in India?
Shaista does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Shaista?
For a brother to Shaista, families often stay within the same Persian naming tradition — Sarfaraz, Shadab, Sikandar or Arbaz all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Shaista?
Advaita, Manikanta, Amrita or Mukta share Shaista's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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