Shahid
Meaning of Shahid
Originating from Arabic, the name Shahid is commonly given to male babies. It is pronounced as "shah-HEED" (/ʃɑːˈhiːd/) in Arabic. The variation Shahed can also be used. In the United States, this name has been given to newborns since at least 1968. While it has fluctuated in popularity over the years, it has remained a relatively uncommon choice. Parents who choose the name Shahid for their sons may appreciate its rich cultural and historical associations. In Arabic, Shahid means "witness" or "martyr," and it carries significant religious and symbolic meaning in Islamic tradition. This name could be an excellent option for parents seeking a distinctive and meaningful name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as shah-HEED (/ʃɑːˈhiːd/)
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Notable People Named Shahid
| Sahibzada Mohammad Shahid Khan Afridi is a former Pakistani cricketer and captain known for his skills as an all-rounder. |
| Shahid Kapoor is an Indian actor known for his roles in Hindi films, transitioning from romantic to action and thriller genres, and winning three Filmfare Awards. |
| Shahid Khan - Shahid Rafiq "Shad" Khan is a Pakistani-American billionaire businessman and sports tycoon, known for owning the Jacksonville Jaguars, Fulham F.C., and co-owning All Elite Wrestling. |
| Shahid Masood is a prominent Pakistani columnist, political analyst, and host of the talk show Live with Dr. Shahid Masood on GNN, renowned for his series End of Time on ARY. |
| Shahid Azmi was an Indian lawyer and human rights activist. |
| Shahid Uddin Ahmed Selim was a Bangladeshi footballer who captained the national team during their first appearance in a major tournament, the 1980 AFC Asian Cup. |
| Shahid Mahmood is a Canadian architect and cartoonist with Pakistani heritage. |
| Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan is an Indian classical sitar maestro known for his vocalistic phrasing and raga improvisations, representing the seventh generation of the Etawah Gharana. |
| Shahid Hameed, also known as Shahid, was a prominent Pakistani film actor in the 1970s and 1980s. |
| Shahid Khan is a Pakistani engineer, film actor, and producer. |
| Shahid Hafeez Kardar is a Pakistani economist and former provincial finance minister who also served as the 16th Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan. |
| Shahid Ali Khan is a retired field hockey goalkeeper from Pakistan who won a gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics and later became the national team's goalkeeping coach. |
| Shahid Ali Khan is a Canadian Qawwali singer known for his expertise in the traditional musical genre. |
| Shahid Iqbal is a former Pakistani cricketer known for his first-class cricket career with Karachi and Hyderabad teams from 1995 to 2004. |
| Shahid Akbar, an Indian cricketer, participated in 31 first-class matches for Hyderabad from 1976 to 1984. |
