What origin is the name Shahista?

Shahista comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Shahista?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Shahista — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

Shahista

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Shahista

Shahista

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Shahista is an Indian unisex name meaning "Polite or well-mannered".

The meaning of Shahista is "Polite or well-mannered" — a unisex name of Indian origin. At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Polite or well-mannered

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Shahista

What does Shahista mean?

Shahista is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Polite or well-mannered".

How popular is Shahista?

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Brother names that go with Shahista

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Shahista

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Shahista.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

More names with number 5

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

The starting sound of Shahista has no entry in the traditional nakshatra syllable chart, so families usually choose it freely rather than by rashi. Its Chaldean name number is 5.