Sheherazade

Fact sheet

Name: Sheherazade
Gender: Girl name
Syllables: 5

Sheherazade is a female first name that has its origins in the Persian region. It refers to a mythical Persian princess from the stories of 1001 Nights. The name is literally translated as 'the free city' and is often interpreted as 'the daughter of the city' or 'the daughter of the realm'.

What does the name Sheherazade mean?

The name Sheherazade is derived from the legendary storyteller in the tales of 1001 Nights. She tells her husband, the king, stories every night over a period of 1001 nights to postpone her execution. Literally, the name comes from the Old Persian term ahrâzâd (شهرازاد), which means 'the free city' and 'the child of the city'. Variations of the name include Shahrazad, Shahrzad, Scheherazade, Shahrizad (Arabic), Sehrazat (Turkish), and Sehrazad (Turkish).

Where does the name Sheherazade come from?

Sheherazade has its roots in Old Persian and means 'the daughter of the city'.

How do you pronounce Sheherazade?

Sheherazade is pronounced approximately as: Sche-he-ra-zad.

Popularity

In Germany, Sheherazade is a rather rare first name. In 2017, it ranked 3,952nd on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2014, reaching 1,745th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given as a first name less than ten times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,444th.

Nicknames & pet names

Shara

Famous people

Princess Sheherazade (storyteller of '1001 Nights')
Sheherazade Goldsmith (English writer)

Frequently asked questions about the name Sheherazade

What is the origin of the name Sheherazade?

Sheherazade has its roots in Old Persian and means 'the daughter of the city'. The name is a composition of the term ahrâzâd.

How is the name Sheherazade pronounced?

The name Sheherazade is pronounced approximately as: Sche-her-a-zade. The emphasis is on the second syllable.

Are there suitable nicknames for Sheherazade?

A common nickname for Sheherazade is 'Shara', which makes the name shorter and more memorable.

In which cultures is the name Sheherazade used?

Sheherazade is primarily common in Persian-speaking cultures, but it has also found variations and usage in other cultures, particularly in Arabic and Turkish.