Shahidi
/ shah-HEE-dee /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇹🇿 Tanzania
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Truthful
Meaning & Etymology
witness
witness
Etymology
Derived from the Swahili word shahidi, meaning ‘witness’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Swahili
Cultural context
Shahidi is a name that signifies the role of a witness, often associated with the idea of bearing testimony to truth and justice.
Symbolism
Represents the virtues of truth, justice, and the courage to bear witness.