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Shahbaz
Pronounced shah-BAHZ /ʃɑˈbɑːz/Medium
Meaning: From Persian shahbaz — shah ('king') plus baz ('falcon; hawk') — 'royal falcon', the great white falcon of Persian tradition and poetry, a symbol of nobility and soaring spirit. It is used across Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan and India.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Shahbaz joins Persian shah ('king') to baz ('falcon'), giving 'royal falcon'. Falconry was the sport of Persian and Mughal courts, and the shahbaz — the great white falcon — became a poetic emblem of nobility and of the spirit in flight; the Sufi saint Lal Shahbaz Qalandar carries the word in his title. The name is used from Iran through Pakistan and northern India (said 'shah-BAHZ').
In the U.S. it is rare, carried mainly by South Asian and Iranian families. Rare, soaring, and Persian.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Shahbaz mean?
Shahbaz means 'royal falcon', from Persian shah ('king') plus baz ('falcon').
How do you pronounce Shahbaz?
It's said shah-BAHZ /ʃɑˈbɑːz/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Shahbaz a boy or girl name?
Shahbaz is a boy's name.
How popular is Shahbaz?
Shahbaz is rare in the U.S., though well used in Pakistan, Iran and India.