Shadia
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Shadia
Shadia is an Arabic name derived from the root "sh-d-y," meaning "singer" or "one who sings," with the feminine suffix "-ia." The name is primarily used in Arab and Muslim-majority cultures, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa, with historical prominence in Egyptian culture, notably borne by the 20th-century Egyptian actress Shadia.
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Etymology
Shadia is an Arabic name derived from the root "sh-d-y," meaning "singer" or "one who sings," with the feminine suffix "-ia." The name is primarily used in Arab and Muslim-majority cultures, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa, with historical prominence in Egyptian culture, notably borne by the 20th-century Egyptian actress Shadia.
Shadia currently ranks #16,892 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1986.
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