Shahin

The male first name Shahin (شاهین) translates as "the royal falcon," "the king's falcon," or simply "the falcon." Its roots lie in the ancient Persian language and are derived from the word sahin, which means "falcon."

What does the name Shahin mean?

Shahin (شاهین) is interpreted as "the royal falcon," "the king's falcon," or simply "the falcon." The name has its origins in the ancient Persian language and is derived from the word sahin, which means "falcon." This term is in turn derived from the Persian word shah (شاه), meaning "king." In traditional Persian mythology, emperors were once determined by a falcon that was released and chose the current ruler by landing on their shoulder ("Shahinshah"). It is important to note that the Old Persian expression Shahan shah (Persian Shahe Shahan) is not related to Shahin; Shahan shah simply means "the king of all kings." The Turkish variant of the name is Sahin, while other forms include Saheen and Shaheen.

Where does the name Shahin come from?

The name Shahin has its origins in Old Persian and Old Turkish and means "the royal falcon" or "the king's falcon." The etymology consists of the Persian term sahin, which means "falcon." The languages from which the name originates are Persian and Turkish.

How do you pronounce Shahin?

The pronunciation of Shahin is soft and flowing. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "Scha-hin" [ʃaˈhiːn]. The name begins with a sh sound, giving it a gentle, airy quality. The second syllable, where the long I is clearly emphasized, sounds bright and clear. The final "n" provides a calm, harmonious sound, making Shahin melodious and elegant - exotic, fine, and sonorous.

When is the name day of Shahin?

The name day of Shahin is celebrated on November 2.

Popularity

In Germany, the first name Shahin enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 1,344th among the most common male first names. Its best position was achieved in 2006, reaching 654th place. In the last ten years, Shahin has been given as a first name approximately 240 times, placing it 1,400th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,358th.

Nicknames & pet names

Hini / Sha / Shame / Sheyn / Shnanini

Similar first names

Famous people

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