Shanzay

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Shanzay
Pronunciation [shanˈzay]
Gender Female
Origin
Language(s) Persian
Meaning Woman of Dignity, Princess/Royal

Shanzay (also spelled Shanzae, "Shanzeh", Persian شانزے) is a feminine name, which has the meaning Woman of Dignity.

Shanzay is a female name of Old Persian origin, and its 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'.

See also

References

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

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