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Shiah

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SHY-ah'SHY-ah'2 syllables
🇮🇱Hebrew
Loyal

MEANING

Gift from God

ORIGIN

Hebrew

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Hebrew word 'shi'ah', meaning 'gift'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Hebrew culture, names often reflect blessings or gifts bestowed upon the child.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used in Jewish communities as a testament to faith and spirituality.

🇸🇦Arabic
Gentle

MEANING

Follower

ORIGIN

Arabic

ETYMOLOGY

From the Arabic word 'shi'ah', meaning 'follower' or 'supporter'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Islamic culture, it may relate to the Shi'a sect, emphasizing loyalty and community.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Associated with religious movements and communities within Islam.

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FAQs About Shiah

The name Shiah means "gift from God" in Hebrew, "follower" in Arabic.
Shiah has Hebrew and Arabic origins. Derived from the Hebrew word 'shi'ah', meaning 'gift'.
Shiah is pronounced SHY-ah (SHY-ah). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Shiah include Shi, Shay.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Shiah include Eli, Leah, Noah, Liam.
The most common spelling is Shiah. Alternative spellings include Shia, Shiya.