شجاعت

Shujaat

boyArabic, via Persian / Urdu

Shujaat is a Muslim boy name meaning “Bravery, courage”.

MeaningBravery, courage
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, via Persian / Urdu
Arabic spellingشجاعت
Pronunciationshoo-JAA-at
Arabic rootش ج ع (sh-j-ʿ) — to be brave
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Shujaat

Shujaat is the Persian and Urdu form of the Arabic shajāʿa, 'courage, bravery', with the final tāʾ pronounced as -at, as is usual in Persian. As a name it belongs mainly to South Asia, where it is well known through the Pakistani politician Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain. The related Arabic name Shujaʿ means 'brave'.

Is Shujaat a Muslim name?

Yes. Shujaat is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning courage, used mostly in Pakistan and India.

Where is the name Shujaat used?

Used mainly in Pakistan and India.

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Spellings and variants of Shujaat

ShujatShujaShujaath

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shujaat mean?

Shujaat means 'Bravery, courage'. It comes from Arabic, via Persian / Urdu.

Is Shujaat a Muslim name?

Yes. Shujaat is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning courage, used mostly in Pakistan and India.

How do you write Shujaat in Arabic?

Shujaat is written شجاعت in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Shujaat?

Shujaat is pronounced shoo-JAA-at.

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