Shahin

Shahin Meaning & Origin

About Shahin
The surname Shahin is of Persian origin and is derived from the Persian word "shahin," meaning "falcon" or "royal bird." It is a common surname in Iran and other Persian-speaking regions. The name Shahin is often associated with qualities such as strength, agility, and nobility, reflecting the characteristics of the falcon, which is considered a symbol of power and grace in Persian culture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shahin: 1,123
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,809
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.38

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XHN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AE1 HH IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃæhɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XHN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shahin in Braille

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

The name Shahin in braille

How to sign the name Shahin using Sign Language

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

The name Shahin in sign language

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