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Shahrzad (شهرزاد) is a traditional Persian name for girls, regarded as a diminutive of Shahrazad. The meaning of the name can be translated as "the free city" and "the liberator (of the city)" but is also often interpreted as "the daughter of the city" or "the daughter of the realm."
What does the name Shahrzad mean?
Shahrzad (شهرزاد) is a traditional Persian name for women, regarded as a diminutive of Shahrazad. The name carries the meanings of "the free city" and "the liberator (of the city)". Additionally, it is often understood as "the daughter of the city" or "the daughter of the realm". Its origins lie in the Old Persian term ahrâzâd (شهرازاد), which means "the free city" and "the child of the city". The name became famous through the legendary storyteller from "1001 Nights". Other variants include Shahrazad, Sheherazade, Scheherazade, Shahrizad (Arabic), Sehrazat (Turkish), and Sehrazad (Turkish).
Where does the name Shahrzad come from?
The etymology of the name Shahrzad is Old Persian and means "the daughter of the city". The Old Persian component ahrâzâd (شهرازاد) is composed of "the free city" and "the child of the city". The language is Persian.
How do you pronounce Shahrzad?
Schahr-zad
Popularity
In Germany, Shahrzad is a rather rare name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2021 at 5,220th. In the last ten years, Shahrzad has been chosen as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it at 8,964th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 10,533rd.
Nicknames & pet names
Schuschu / Shahri / Shahrzi / Sharza / Shazi / Zara
Famous people
- Shahrzad Sepanlou (Iranian singer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Shahrzad
What does the name Shahrzad mean?
The name Shahrzad has its origins in Old Persian and is often translated as 'the daughter of the city'. It is closely associated with the famous storyteller from '1001 Nights'.
For which gender is the name Shahrzad suitable?
Shahrzad is a traditional girl's name and is primarily used for girls.
What nicknames are there for Shahrzad?
Popular nicknames for Shahrzad include Schuschu, Shahri, Shahrzi, Sharza, Shazi, and Zara.
How is the name Shahrzad pronounced?
The name Shahrzad is pronounced approximately as 'Schahr-zad', with the 'a' in 'zad' sounding soft. The emphasis is on the first syllable.