Best Islamic Baby Names 2026: Popular Muslim Names with Beautiful Meanings
Explore the most popular Islamic baby names for boys and girls in 2026. Learn their meanings, origins, and why Muslim families around the world continue to choose them.
Witness
Pronunciation: shah-heed
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Shahid is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Witness". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: shah-heed. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Translation
شاہد
شاہد وہ شخص ہوتا ہے جو کسی چیز کا مشاہدہ کرتا ہے یا گواہی دیتا ہے
Source Language
Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.
شاهد
الشاهد هو الذي يشهد على شيء ما أو يقدم شهادة
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
shah-heed
IPA
/ʃɑːˈhiːd/
Origin
Root Origin
Arabic
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
Thursday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Lapis Lazuli
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture
Historical Usage
Historical records show that Ibn Khaldun describes Shahid as the leader of the Banu Hilal tribe in the 11th century. The name Shahid carried significant weight in that era.
11th century
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Shahid
Witness, one who bears testimony or observes something
شاہد
شاہد وہ شخص ہوتا ہے جو کسی چیز کا مشاہدہ کرتا ہے یا گواہی دیتا ہے
شاهد
الشاهد هو الذي يشهد على شيء ما أو يقدم شهادة
शाहिद
शाहिद वह व्यक्ति होता है जो किसी चीज़ का साक्षी होता है या गवाही देता है
شاهد
شاهد هغه څوک دی چی کوم شیء ګوري یا شاهدي ورکړي
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Explore the most popular Islamic baby names for boys and girls in 2026. Learn their meanings, origins, and why Muslim families around the world continue to choose them.