Shaheen

Shaheen Meaning & Origin

About Shaheen
The surname Shaheen is of Arabic origin and is derived from the word "shaheen," which means "falcon" in Arabic. Falcons are known for their speed, agility, and keen eyesight, and the surname Shaheen is often associated with these qualities. It is a common surname among people of Arab and Persian descent and is also found in other cultures influenced by Arabic traditions.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Shaheen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Shaheen: 3,440
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9458
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.17

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shaheen based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Shaheen is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
XHN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AH0 HH IY1 N
🌐 IPA
/ΚƒΙ™Λˆhin/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('XHN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shaheen in Braille

Here's how to represent Shaheen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Shaheen in braille

How to sign the name Shaheen using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Shaheen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Shaheen in sign language

Numerology