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Shaheen
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The name Shaheen is a variant of the name Shahin (شاهین), which is translated into German as 'the king's falcon', 'the royal falcon', or simply 'the falcon'. Shaheen has its roots in Persian.
What does the name Shaheen mean?
Shaheen is a feminine form of the name Shahin (شاهین), which means 'the king's falcon', 'the royal falcon', or simply 'the falcon' in German. The name comes from Persian and is also used as a female first name, representing a variant of the Indian name Shahina.
Where does the name Shaheen come from?
Shaheen is both a female and a male first name that comes from Persian and means 'the royal falcon' or 'the king's falcon'.
How do you pronounce Shaheen?
The pronunciation of Shaheen is two syllables as 'Sha-heen' [ʃaˈhiːn]. The 'sh' sound at the beginning gives the name a soft and gentle sound base. The elongated final syllable with a long 'i' provides brightness and spaciousness in the ending. Shaheen sounds calm and melodic - flowing in its course and present in its sound.
Popularity
In Germany, Shaheen is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most popular female first names. Its best placement was in 2011 at rank 1,649. In the last ten years, Shaheen has been given as a first name less than 10 times, placing it at 11,442nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,235th.
Nicknames & pet names
Shash
Frequently asked questions about the name Shaheen
What does the name Shaheen mean?
Shaheen means 'the royal falcon' or 'the king's falcon' and has its origin in Persian. The name is common in both Indian and Iranian languages.
For which gender is the name Shaheen suitable?
Shaheen is a girl's name, but it is also used as a male first name. However, its use as a female first name is more common.
Are there suitable nicknames for Shaheen?
A common nickname for Shaheen is 'Shash', which can be easily derived from the full name.
How is Shaheen pronounced?
Shaheen is pronounced approximately 'Shah-hin', with the 'a' in the first part sounding like in 'shah'.