Shenaz as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Shenaz

What is the meaning of the name Shenaz ?

The baby name Shenaz is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced sheh-NAHZ (IPA: /ʃeˈnɑːz/).

Shenaz is Persian in Origin.

Shenaz is a Latin-script variant of Persian Shahnaz (شهناز), formed from shah “king” and naz “grace, coy charm, pride.” The elements combine to mean “royal elegance,” “pride of the king,” or “the king’s beloved.” Rooted in Persian and absorbed into Urdu and other South Asian languages, the name retains a courtly, affectionate tone.

Use of Shahnaz/Shehnaz began in Persianate courts and classical poetry, then spread across the Mughal and post-Mughal South Asian sphere. Today it is common among Muslim families in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, with bearers throughout the global diaspora. Frequent variants include Shahnaz, Shehnaz, Shahnaaz, Shehnaaz, Shenaaz, and Shenaz; all are feminine. Associations with ghazals, cinema, and popular music in the 20th century helped cement its appeal while preserving a sense of regal beauty and tender charm.