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Shahveer

♂ Boy

Pronounced shah-VEER /ʃɑˈvir/Medium

Meaning: From Persian shah, 'a king', plus veer, 'a warrior; brave' (Punjabi/Sanskrit); 'a royal warrior; a king-warrior'Low

In 30 seconds: A royal warrior; a king-warrior: Shahveer is Persian/Punjabi 'a royal warrior'. Crisp, strong, and warm (said 'shah-VEER').

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Origin LowPersian, Punjabi

MeaningFrom Persian shah, 'a king', plus veer, 'a warrior; brave' (Punjabi/Sanskrit); 'a royal warrior; a king-warrior'

U.S. rank (2024)#6744 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 30

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Shahveer comes from Persian shah, 'a king', plus veer, 'a warrior; brave' (Punjabi/Sanskrit) — 'a royal warrior; a king-warrior'. A crisp, strong name across Pakistani and Sikh-Punjabi families (said 'shah-VEER'; nickname Shah).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-royal-warrior at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Shahveer joins the Persian shah, 'a king', with veer, 'a warrior; brave' — 'a royal warrior; a king-warrior' — a crisp, strong name (said 'shah-VEER').

Overall data confidence 52%

References — Shahveer — Persian/Punjabi etymology

Variations

ShaveerShahvir

Nicknames

Shah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shahveer mean?

Shahveer is Persian/Punjabi for 'a royal warrior; a king-warrior'.

How do you pronounce Shahveer?

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

Is Shahveer a boy or girl name?

Shahveer is a boy's name.

How popular is Shahveer?

Shahveer is a rare name in the U.S.