Shahid
Meaning of Shahid
Shahid is a masculine name of Arabic origin, deriving from the triliteral root š-h-d (شَهِدَ), which conveys the notion of “witness” and by extension “martyr” in Islamic tradition. Pronounced shah-HEED, the name has spread beyond the Middle East into South Asian diasporas and other multicultural communities, where it carries associations of steadfastness and spiritual dedication. In 2024, eight American boys were given the name, placing it at 916th overall in the Social Security Administration’s registry, and in recent years Shahid has consistently ranked around the 900th position with between eight and fourteen occurrences annually. Its stability over several decades reflects an enduring appeal that balances cultural resonance with an accessible pronunciation. While it has never contended for top-100 status, Shahid remains a quietly distinctive choice for parents seeking a name rooted in history and meaning.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as shah-HEED (/ʃɑːˈhiːd/)
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Notable People Named Shahid
| Shahid Afridi is a former Pakistani cricketer and national team captain known for his all-round skills in batting and leg-spin bowling. |
| Shahid Kapoor is an Indian actor known for his roles in Hindi romances, action films and thrillers, and has won three Filmfare Awards. |
| Shahid Rafiq Khan is a Pakistani American businessman who owns the Jacksonville Jaguars, Fulham FC and auto parts supplier Flex-N-Gate. |
| Shahid Masood is a Pakistani columnist, political analyst and television host known for Live with Dr. Shahid Masood. |
| Shahid Azmi was an Indian lawyer and human rights activist remembered as a martyr after his assassination. |
| Shahid Uddin Ahmed Selim was a Bangladeshi football player and coach who captained his country at the 1980 AFC Asian Cup. |
| Shahid Mahmood is a Canadian architect and cartoonist of Pakistani descent. |
| Shahid Parvez Khan is an acclaimed Indian sitar maestro known for his expressive, vocal-inspired style and seventh-generation musical heritage. |
| Shahid Hameed, known as Shahid, is a Pakistani actor who starred in many films during the 1970s and 1980s. |
| Shahid Khan is a Pakistani actor and film producer. |
| Shahid Hafeez Kardar is a Pakistani economist who served as a provincial finance minister and Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan. |
| Shahid Ali Khan is a retired Pakistani field hockey goalkeeper who won Olympic gold in 1984 and bronze in 1992 before becoming a goalkeeping coach. |
| Shahid Ali Khan is a Canadian-based singer known for performing Qawwali, a musical tradition dating back over 700 years. |
| Shahid Iqbal is a former Pakistani cricketer who played for Karachi and Hyderabad from 1995 to 2004. |
| Shahid Akbar was an Indian cricketer who played 31 first-class matches for Hyderabad from 1976 to 1984. |
