Shaista

Shaista is a girl's name that is primarily used in the Urdu-speaking world and has its roots in Persian. The meaning of the name is 'the decent one' or 'the gentle one'.

What does the name Shaista mean?

Shaista is a common female first name from Urdu that has Persian origins. It means 'the decent one' or 'the gentle one'. This name is derived from the Persian word shayesteh (شایسته), which encompasses terms such as 'civilized', 'courteous', 'polite', 'gentle', 'well-mannered', 'submissive', and 'decent'.

Where does the name Shaista come from?

The origin of the name Shaista lies in Persian and means 'the decent one'. The word is composed of shayesteh (شایسته), which in the Persian language means civilized, courteous, polite, gentle, well-mannered, submissive, and decent. The name is prevalent in both Persian and Urdu.

How do you pronounce Shaista?

The pronunciation of Shaista is two syllables and is pronounced as 'Shai-sta' [ˈʃaɪ̯sta]. The 'sh' sound at the beginning conveys a gentle note, while the diphthong -ai- produces lively and dynamic sounds. The clear 't' provides a distinct accent before the conclusion. Shaista has a melodic sound that is both soft at the beginning and clear and defined at the end.

Popularity

In Germany, Shaista is a rather rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most popular female first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2020 when it reached 4,158th place. In the last ten years, Shaista has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, which gives it the 6,571st place during this period. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 7,864th. Worldwide, Shaista has different rankings in first name charts of various countries.