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Shaheed

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Pronounced shah-HEED /ʃɑˈhid/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Shahid — from the Arabic, 'a witness; one who bears witness (to the faith); a martyr'; Ash-Shahid is one of the names of God; we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: A witness; one who bears witness: Shaheed spells Shahid. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'shah-HEED'). We note the sacred sense.
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningA spelling of Shahid — from the Arabic, 'a witness; one who bears witness (to the faith); a martyr'; Ash-Shahid is one of the names of God; we note the sacred sense
U.S. rank (2024)#9701 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,132

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419752024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Shaheed is a spelling of Shahid — from the Arabic, 'a witness; one who bears witness (to the faith); a martyr'; Ash-Shahid is one of the names of God (we note the sacred sense). A crisp, classic name (said 'shah-HEED').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, a-witness at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Shahid is Arabic for 'a witness; one who bears witness to the faith' (Ash-Shahid is a name of God) — Shaheed is a spelling, crisp and classic (we note the sacred sense; said 'shah-HEED').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Shahid — Arabic; sacred sense

Variations

ShahidShaheid

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shaheed mean?

Shaheed spells Shahid — Arabic 'a witness; one who bears witness to the faith'; Ash-Shahid is a name of God. We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Shaheed?

It's said shah-HEED /ʃɑˈhid/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Shaheed a boy or girl name?

Shaheed is a boy's name.

How popular is Shaheed?

Shaheed is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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