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ShahidahIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Witness or Martyr

Pronunciation: sha-HEE-dah

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Name
Shahidah
Meaning
Witness or Martyr
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Persian, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
sha-HEE-dah
Lucky Number
3
3
Lucky Number
Thursday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Shahidah mean?

Shahidah is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Witness or Martyr". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: sha-HEE-dah. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

شہیدہ

شہادت، شہادتی، اسلامی شہادتی، شہید

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

شَهِيدَة

الشهادة، شهادة الإستشهاد، شهادة الإسلام، شهيد

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

sha-HEE-dah

IPA

/ʃɑːhiːdɑː/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Shahidah is listed as a islamic male name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is Witness or Martyr. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

3

Lucky Day

Thursday

Lucky Colors

GreenBlueWhite

Lucky Stone

Emerald

Life Path Number

2

Numerology meaning: The path of balance and harmony

Personality

Personality Traits

BraveSelflessDevotedStrongV = VirtuousC = CourageousL = LoyalD = Dutiful

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

In the Quran, the term Shahid is used to describe a martyr who dies in the way of Allah, and is considered a high honor.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

Shahidah is a name deeply rooted in Islamic history and culture, inspiring centuries of courage, dedication, and sacrifice. Many individuals bearing this name take pride in its rich heritage, symbolism, and the heroic actions of their ancestors who have held fast to their faith, even in the face of adversity and persecution. The name Shahidah continues to be a source of inspiration, empowerment, and solidarity within the Muslim community, encouraging perseverance, resilience, and unwavering commitment to religious beliefs.
Shahidah signifies not only the external act of bearing witness to the tenets of Islam but also represents the soul's internal transformation towards spiritual enlightenment and self-sacrifice for the greater good. The name evokes the Sufi concept of annihilation through love of the divine, aligning oneself completely with the will of Allah. Shahidah is a reminder of the importance of self-discipline, self-sacrifice, and commitment to spiritual growth in achieving inner peace and connecting with the divine, thus leading to a deeply enriching and fulfilling spiritual journey.

Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical Usage

Historical References

Shahidah is mentioned in the book 'A Dictionary of Muslim Names' by Azra Asif as a variant of Shahida.

20th century

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Shahidah

Martyrdom, testimony, Islamic testimony, witness

🇵🇰Urdu

شہیدہ

شہادت، شہادتی، اسلامی شہادتی، شہید

🇸🇦Arabic

شَهِيدَة

الشهادة، شهادة الإستشهاد، شهادة الإسلام، شهيد

🇮🇳Hindi

शहीदा

शहादत, शहादती , इस्लामी शहादत, शहीद

🇦🇫Pashto

شهدی

شهادت, شهادتی, اسلامي شهادت, شهيد

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