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Shaheer

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Shaheer Pronunciation

Shaheer is pronounced shah-HEER /ΚƒΙ‘Λˆhir/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic shahir, 'well-known, famous, renowned, celebrated'Medium

In 30 seconds: Well-known; famous: Shaheer is Arabic for 'well-known, famous, renowned'. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'shah-HEER').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic shahir, 'well-known, famous, renowned, celebrated'
U.S. rank (2024)#5837 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 434

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

US baby name popularity trendUS births per year from 1994 to 2024. Peak in 2009 with 22 births.0112219942000200920202024peak 2009 Β· 22

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

History & Origin

Shaheer comes from Arabic shahir, 'well-known, famous, renowned, celebrated, distinguished'. A bold, classic name across the Arab and South Asian Muslim worlds (the actor Shaheer Sheikh; said 'shah-HEER'; nickname Shah).

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, well-known-and-famous at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Shaheer (shahir) means 'well-known, famous, renowned, celebrated' in Arabic β€” a bold, classic name for a child destined to be noticed (said 'shah-HEER').
Overall data confidence 70%
Arabic references β€” shahir β€” etymology

Variations

ShahirShaher

Nicknames

Shah

Themes & Styles

If you like Shaheer…

Zaheerβ€” a sound-neighbor -heer Arabic boys' name
Bashirβ€” a companion Arabic boys' name
Nadeemβ€” another classic Arabic boys' name
Saberβ€” another Arabic name
Haiderβ€” echoes that soft -er sound

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Shaheer?

Shaheer is pronounced shah-HEER (/ΚƒΙ‘Λˆhir/). Press play above to hear Shaheer said aloud.

How do you say Shaheer?

Shaheer is said shah-HEER (/ΚƒΙ‘Λˆhir/). Press play above to hear Shaheer said aloud.

What does the name Shaheer mean?

Shaheer is Arabic for 'well-known, famous, renowned'.

Is Shaheer a boy or girl name?

Shaheer is a boy's name.

How popular is Shaheer?

Shaheer is a rare name in the U.S.

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