شیدا

Sheida

girlPersian

Sheida is a Muslim girl name meaning “Lovelorn, passionately in love”.

MeaningLovelorn, passionately in love
GenderGirl
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingشیدا
Pronunciationshey-DAH
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Sheida

Sheida is a Persian word meaning 'madly in love' or 'enraptured'. It appears constantly in Persian love and mystical poetry for the lover carried away by love of the Beloved. As a girl's name it is graceful and has been popular in Iran since the later twentieth century.

Is Sheida a Muslim name?

Sheida is a Persian name meaning 'deeply in love'. It is not Arabic but is used by Muslim families in Iran and Afghanistan.

Where is the name Sheida used?

Sheida in Iran, Shaida in Afghanistan and Pakistan, Şeyda in Turkey.

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Spellings and variants of Sheida

SheydaShaidaŞeyda

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sheida mean?

Sheida means 'Lovelorn, passionately in love'. It comes from Persian.

Is Sheida a Muslim name?

Sheida is a Persian name meaning 'deeply in love'. It is not Arabic but is used by Muslim families in Iran and Afghanistan.

How do you write Sheida in Arabic?

Sheida is written شیدا in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Sheida?

Sheida is pronounced shey-DAH.

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