Shaheed
Meaning of Shaheed
Shaheed is a masculine name with Arabic origins. It is pronounced as shah-HEED (/ʃɑːˈhiːd/). The name Shaheed has variations, such as Shahid. In the United States, the name Shaheed has been given to newborn boys consistently over the years. While its popularity has fluctuated, it remains a relatively uncommon choice. In recent years, it has ranked around the 5 to 25 mark in terms of occurrence. This unique name carries powerful associations, as it means "witness" or "martyr" in Arabic. With its strong cultural and historical significance, Shaheed is an excellent choice for parents seeking a distinctive and meaningful name for their son.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as shah-HEED (/ʃɑːˈhiːd/)
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Notable People Named Shaheed
| Shaheed Davis is a professional basketball player for Anorthosis Ammohostou and a former UCF Knights player. |
| Shaheed Salmon is a professional gridiron football linebacker who has played for teams like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Birmingham Iron, and Ottawa Redblacks. |
| Shaheed Latif - Shaheed Lateef was a renowned Hindi film director, writer, and producer, known for launching the careers of actors like Dev Anand and for creating popular films such as Ziddi and Arzoo. |
| Shaheed Alam is a Singaporean tennis player. |
| Shaheed Dhanani is a Tanzanian cricketer who captained the national team in the 2016 ICC World Cricket League Division Five tournament. |
| Maulana Shaheed Ahmed is a Pakistani Islamic scholar and politician who served two terms in the National Assembly of Pakistan. |
| Shaheed Keshvani is a Canadian cricketer known for playing as a middle-order batsman in international matches. |
