Shahab
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shahab first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 182 babies have been named Shahab in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shahab is past its peak , currently ranked #14,803 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,803
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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#14,996 in US
Hebrew (Jeremiah) origin
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#14,841 in US
Hebrew yasha + Yahweh origin
"Yahweh saves"
#14,681 in US
Latin origin
"industrious, striving"
#14,798 in US
African American origin
"modern invented name"
#14,673 in US
Old Norse origin
"to tame, subdue"
#14,953 in US
Latin Patricius origin
"nobleman, aristocrat"
#14,763 in US
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About the Name Shahab
Shahab is a boy name .
Shahab is currently ranked #14,803 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shahab include Sha, Shah, Shahy, Shahie, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shahab include Shahzain, Shaheen . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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