Shaahed

A Quranic Name for Boys

Shaahed is variant of Shahid and has the exact same meaning and pronunciation (see below for full meaning). You can use either Shaahed or Shahid, both are correct and acceptable. If you like this variant more and you'd like to pronounce it the way it is spelled (different than the original name), this is perfectly acceptable. For more details please see the main entry at: Shahid.

Full Meaning of Shaahed

Shaahed is a Quranic name for boys that means “witness”, “observer”. It is directly mentioned in the Quran in many places The Quran uses it to describe Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah upon him, for example in:

O Prophet! surely We have sent you as a shahid (witness), and as a bearer of good news and as a warner. (Quran 33:45)

Surely We have sent you as a shahid (witness) and as a bearer of good news and as a warner, so that you may believe in God and His Messenger, and may help him, and honor him, and so that you may glorify God morning and evening. (Quran 48:8-9)