Shahi

Shahi Meaning & Origin

About Shahi
The surname Shahi is of Persian origin and is derived from the title "Shah," meaning "king" or "emperor." It is a hereditary surname used by individuals of royal or noble lineage in various parts of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in Iran, Afghanistan, and parts of India. The surname Shahi signifies a connection to royalty or nobility and is often associated with individuals who have a historical or ancestral link to ruling families or dynasties.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shahi: 478
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44,872
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shahi 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 Shahi is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XH
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AA1 HH IY0
🌐 IPA
/shahi*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XH', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shahi in Braille

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

The name Shahi in braille

How to sign the name Shahi using Sign Language

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

The name Shahi in sign language

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