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Shayaan
Pronounced shah-YAHN /ΚΙΛjΙn/Medium
Meaning: From Persian/Urdu shayan, 'worthy, befitting, suitable, deserving; remarkable'Medium
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History & Origin
Shayaan comes from Persian/Urdu shayan, 'worthy, befitting, suitable, deserving; remarkable, admirable'. A lyrical, classic name across the Persian and South Asian Muslim worlds; the double-a spelling personalizes it (said 'shah-YAHN'; nickname Shay).
In the U.S. it appears in Persian and South Asian families. Rare, worthy-and-befitting at the root, and classic.
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What does the name Shayaan mean?
Shayaan is Persian/Urdu for 'worthy, befitting, suitable, deserving'.
How do you pronounce Shayaan?
It's said shah-YAHN /ΚΙΛjΙn/ β two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Shayaan a boy or girl name?
Shayaan is a boy's name.
How popular is Shayaan?
Shayaan is a rare name in the U.S.