شہزادہ

Shahzada

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

MeaningPrince, son of a king
GenderBoy
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingشہزادہ
Pronunciationshaah-ZAA-dah
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Shahzada

Shahzada is the Persian word for 'prince', literally 'born of the king' (shāh + zāda). It was the title of princes in the Mughal and Persianate courts and is used as a given name in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Though it ends in -a, it is a boys' name; the female equivalent is Shahzadi.

Is Shahzada a Muslim name?

Shahzada is a Persian name meaning 'prince'. It is not Arabic, but it is used by Muslim families in Afghanistan, Pakistan and India.

Where is the name Shahzada used?

Used in Afghanistan and Pakistan, often among Pashtuns.

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Spellings and variants of Shahzada

ShehzadaShahzadShahzade

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shahzada mean?

Shahzada means 'Prince, son of a king'. It comes from Persian.

Is Shahzada a Muslim name?

Shahzada is a Persian name meaning 'prince'. It is not Arabic, but it is used by Muslim families in Afghanistan, Pakistan and India.

How do you write Shahzada in Arabic?

Shahzada is written شہزادہ in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Shahzada?

Shahzada is pronounced shaah-ZAA-dah.

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