شہزاد

Shahzad

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Shahzad is a Muslim boy name meaning “Prince, son of the king”.

MeaningPrince, son of the king
GenderBoy
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingشہزاد
Pronunciationshah-ZAHD
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Shahzad

Shahzad comes from Persian shāhzāda, 'born of the king', the usual word for a prince. As a given name it is especially common in Pakistan and northern India, where it is often spelled Shehzad, reflecting Urdu pronunciation. The longer form Shahzada is mostly used as a title rather than a first name.

Is Shahzad a Muslim name?

Yes. Shahzad is a Persian name meaning prince, used widely by Muslim families in Pakistan, India and Iran.

Where is the name Shahzad used?

Very common in Pakistan and India.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shahzad mean?

Shahzad means 'Prince, son of the king'. It comes from Persian.

Is Shahzad a Muslim name?

Yes. Shahzad is a Persian name meaning prince, used widely by Muslim families in Pakistan, India and Iran.

How do you write Shahzad in Arabic?

Shahzad is written شہزاد in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Shahzad?

Shahzad is pronounced shah-ZAHD.

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