Shahab
Shahab is a Muslim boy name meaning “Shooting star, blazing flame”.
| Meaning | Shooting star, blazing flame |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic (Persian pronunciation of Shihāb) |
| Arabic spelling | شهاب |
| Pronunciation | sha-HAHB |
| Arabic root | ش ه ب (sh-h-b) — to blaze, flame |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Shahab
Shahab is the Persian pronunciation of the Arabic shihāb, a blazing flame or shooting star. The word appears in the Quran for the flaming stars that drive away eavesdropping devils. It is also part of honorific names like Shihāb al-Dīn ('flame of the faith'), borne by scholars such as the mystic Shihāb al-Dīn Suhrawardī.
Is Shahab a Muslim name?
Yes. Shahab is the Persian form of the Arabic name Shihab, 'shooting star', a word used in the Quran.
Is Shahab in the Quran?
The word appears in the Quran: 'except one who snatches a fragment, and he is pursued by a piercing flame (shihābun thāqib)' (Quran 37:10).
Where is the name Shahab used?
Shahab is common in Iran and Pakistan; Shehab and Shihab are used in the Arab world.
Gifts with the name Shahab
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Spellings and variants of Shahab
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shahab mean?
Shahab means 'Shooting star, blazing flame'. It comes from Arabic (Persian pronunciation of Shihāb).
Is Shahab a Muslim name?
Yes. Shahab is the Persian form of the Arabic name Shihab, 'shooting star', a word used in the Quran.
How do you write Shahab in Arabic?
Shahab is written شهاب in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Shahab?
Shahab is pronounced sha-HAHB.
Is Shahab mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in the Quran: 'except one who snatches a fragment, and he is pursued by a piercing flame (shihābun thāqib)' (Quran 37:10).