What origin is the name Shamshad?

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

Is Shamshad a popular name?

Shamshad is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Shamshad?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Shamshad — for example Amara, Zuri, Imani. You can browse more on our african names page.

Shamshad

Q: Is Shamshad a rare name?

Yes. Shamshad does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Shamshad

Shamshad

Boy

african

2 syllables

Shamshad is an african boy's name meaning "This name refers to trees like the pine or the box-tree. It is often used to symbolize grace and a tall, upright stature.".

With african roots, Shamshad is a boy name that means "This name refers to trees like the pine or the box-tree. It is often used to symbolize grace and a tall, upright stature.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: african
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This name refers to trees like the pine or the box-tree. It is often used to symbolize grace and a tall, upright stature.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Shamshad

Very rare in US records

What does Shamshad mean?

Shamshad is a boy name of african origin meaning "This name refers to trees like the pine or the box-tree. It is often used to symbolize grace and a tall, upright stature.".

Is Shamshad a rare name?

Yes. Shamshad does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Shamshad

Amara Zuri Imani Nia Nala Ayana

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Shamshad means "This name refers to trees like the pine or the box-tree. It is often used to symbolize grace and a tall, upright stature." — these names share that spirit.