شهيرة

Shaheera

girlArabic

Shaheera is a Muslim girl name meaning “Famous, renowned”.

MeaningFamous, renowned
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingشهيرة
Pronunciationsha-HEE-rah
Arabic rootش ه ر (sh-h-r) — to be well known
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Shaheera

Shaheera is a South Asian spelling of Shahīra, meaning 'famous' or 'well known'. The ee marks the long ī. Although it looks similar to Persian names beginning with shah ('king'), it comes from the Arabic root sh-h-r. It is a modern favourite in Pakistan and among British Pakistani families.

Is Shaheera a Muslim name?

Yes. Shaheera is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'famous' or 'renowned'.

Where is the name Shaheera used?

Used in Pakistan, India and Egypt.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shaheera mean?

Shaheera means 'Famous, renowned'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Shaheera a Muslim name?

Yes. Shaheera is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'famous' or 'renowned'.

How do you write Shaheera in Arabic?

Shaheera is written شهيرة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Shaheera?

Shaheera is pronounced sha-HEE-rah.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.