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The first name Shahab is masculine and means 'the meteor' or 'the shooting star.' The origin of the name lies in Persian, where شهاب (shahâb) stands for 'meteor, shooting star.' The name is particularly common in countries with Persian influence, such as Iran and Pakistan.
What does the name Shahab mean?
Shahab is a masculine first name that means 'the meteor' or 'the shooting star.' It originates from the Persian word شهاب (shahâb), which carries these meanings. Besides its prevalence in Persian countries, the name is also found in the Arab world, often in the variants Shihab or Shehab. In Germany, the Germanized form Schahab is also found, although less commonly. A prominent bearer of this name is the Iranian actor Shahab Hosseini.
Where does the name Shahab come from?
The name Shahab has its roots in Persian and means 'the meteor' or 'the shooting star.' The word is derived from شهاب (shahâb), which stands for meteor or shooting star in the Persian language. It is used in the languages of Iranian, Pakistani, Persian, and Urdu.
How do you pronounce Shahab?
The pronunciation of Shahab is two syllables and strongly vowel-stressed. It is pronounced as 'Scha-hab' [ʃaːˈhaːb] or alternatively as [ʃaˈhab]. The soft 'sh' sound is followed by an open 'a,' giving the name a certain spaciousness. The repetition of the 'a' sound creates a sonorous closure, while the final 'b' provides a clear ending. This makes Shahab sound warm, powerful, and present – gentle at the beginning and firm at the end.
Popularity
In Germany, Shahab is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2008 when it reached 914th place. In the last ten years, it has been chosen as a first name about 50 times, which gives it the 3,537th position in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,841st.
Famous people
- Amir Shahab Razavian (Iranian film director)
- Shahab Abbasi (Iranian actor)
- Shahab Gordan (footballer from Iran)
- Shahab Hosseini (Iranian actor)
- Shahab Karami (Iranian footballer)
- Shahab Paranj (composer from Iran)
- Shahab Tiam (musician)
- Shahab Yanpi (footballer from Iran)
Frequently asked questions about the name Shahab
What does the name Shahab mean?
The name Shahab means 'the meteor' or 'the shooting star' and originates from the Persian word شهاب (shahâb).
Where does the name Shahab come from?
Shahab has its roots in Persian and is used in various languages such as Iranian, Pakistani, Persian, and Urdu.
How common is the name Shahab?
Shahab is primarily common in Persian and Arab countries. In Germany, the Germanized form Schahab is less frequently encountered.