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Shahzad

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Meaning

Prince (Son of King)

Linguistic Origin

Persian

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

South Asia

Global Spellings

Arabic شهزاد
Urdu شہزاد
Persian شهزاد
Turkish Şehzad
Bengali শাহজাদ
Indonesian Syahzad
Pashto شهزاد

Alternate Spellings

The name Shahzad is a classic masculine title rooted in Persian tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Prince (Son of King)', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Persian culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Shahzad is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Shahzad is a Persian compound of "shah" (king) and "zad" (born, from "zadan," to be born), meaning "born of a king" - prince.

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Etymology

A Persian compound of shah ('king') and zad ('born'). Shahzad means 'prince, king-born.'

Islamic Significance

Shahzada, born of a king, was the title of princes across the Persianate world and the Mughal court.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across Persian- and Urdu-speaking Muslim communities.