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Meaning

Rare pearl

Linguistic Origin

Persian

Islamic Classification

Islamic historical figure

Regional Usage

South Asia
Capturing elegance and depth, Shahdura stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Rare pearl', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Shahdura, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Shahdura, also spelled Shahdara, is a historic town near Lahore, home to the tomb of the Mughal emperor Jahangir.

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Etymology

Related to the Persian shah ('king') compounds; glossed in some regional usage.

Notable Historical Usage

From the tenth century Persian became the literary and courtly language of the eastern Islamic world, carried by the Samanid, Ghaznavid, Seljuk, Timurid and Mughal courts and used in administration as far as Bengal. Its vocabulary of light, garden and heart supplied given names across that whole reach, alongside the Arabic religious stock, and still does.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across South Asian Muslim communities.