Shanzay

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Shanzay
Pronunciation [shanˈzay]
Gender Female
Origin
Language(s) Persian
Meaning Woman of Dignity, Princess/Royal
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Shanzay (also spelled Shanzae, "Shanzeh", Persian & Urdu: شانزے‎) is a feminine given name in Pakistan, which has the meaning woman of dignity.

Shanzay is a female name of Persian origin, and it's basic root is either from Shah- an -zay (lit daughter of king/royal princess) or Shaan-zeh (Of dignity/magnificent) . [1] It might also be connected to the name 'Shahnaz'.


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References

  1. ↑ Dr Anemarie Schimmel Islamic Names 1985 reprint, University of Edinburgh Press



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