Shahima
Arabic/Persian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Shahima
Shahima is derived from Arabic roots, with "Shah" meaning "king" or "ruler" and the feminine suffix "-ima," combining to mean "female ruler" or "queen." The name has Persian and Arabic linguistic origins, reflecting royal or dignified connotations.
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Etymology
Shahima is derived from Arabic roots, with "Shah" meaning "king" or "ruler" and the feminine suffix "-ima," combining to mean "female ruler" or "queen." The name has Persian and Arabic linguistic origins, reflecting royal or dignified connotations.
The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures, particularly among Arab, Persian, and South Asian Islamic communities, though it has no specific historical figure of major prominence associated with it.
Shahima currently ranks #3,225 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1999.
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