Shahidi

Shahidi Meaning & Origin

About Shahidi
The surname Shahidi is of Persian origin and is derived from the Arabic word "shahid," meaning "witness" or "martyr." It is a common surname among Muslims, particularly in Iran and other Persian-speaking regions. The name Shahidi is often associated with individuals who have a strong sense of faith and are willing to sacrifice for their beliefs.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shahidi: 337
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59,901
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XHT
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AH0 HH IY1 D IY0
🌐 IPA
/ʃəˈhidi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XHT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shahidi in Braille

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

The name Shahidi in braille

How to sign the name Shahidi using Sign Language

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

The name Shahidi in sign language

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