Shanaz
شهناز
/ shah-NAZ /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇲🇺 Mauritius
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Graceful
Meaning & Etymology
A graceful and noble woman
A graceful and noble woman
Etymology
The name Shanaz is derived from Persian, combining ‘shah’ (king) and ‘naz’ (grace, pride).
Linguistic family: Indo-European > Indo-Iranian > Indo-Aryan
Cultural context
In Mauritius, Shanaz is a popular name among the Indo-Mauritian community, reflecting the island’s multicultural heritage and historical links to South Asia.
Symbolism
The name symbolises grace, nobility, and a sense of regal elegance.