Shazad

The first name Shazad is a masculine form and represents a variant of Shahzad. It means "the prince" and derives from the Persian term šâhzâde (شاهزاده), which means "descendant of a king." Primarily, the name Shazad is common in Persian-speaking regions, but the spelling Shahzad occurs more frequently.

What does the name Shazad mean?

Shazad is a male first name that is considered a variant of Shahzad and means "the prince." This name comes from the Persian word šâhzâde (شاهزاده), which refers to "descendant of a king." Shazad is primarily used in Persian-speaking areas, but the spelling Shahzad is somewhat more common. A prominent example of a name bearer is the British actor Shazad Latif.

Where does the name Shazad come from?

The name Shazad has Persian roots and means "the prince." It is derived from the Persian word šâhzâde (شاهزاده), which means both "prince" and "princess" or "descendant of a king." The language of origin is Persian.

How do you pronounce Shazad?

Shazad is pronounced like 'Shah-zad.'

Popularity

In Germany, Shazad is among the rare first names. In 2019, it ranked 3,920th on the list of the most popular male names for newborns. In the last ten years, it has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,767th.

Famous people

• Shazad Latif (British actor)