Shahida
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Shahida
Shahida is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root "shahid," meaning "witness" or "martyr," often used to denote a woman who bears witness to faith or sacrifices for her beliefs.
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Etymology
Shahida is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root "shahid," meaning "witness" or "martyr," often used to denote a woman who bears witness to faith or sacrifices for her beliefs. The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures and Islamic contexts, with historical significance in regions across the Middle East, South Asia, and the African diaspora.
Shahida currently ranks #17,386 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1970.
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