Girl name
Şahadet name meaning
“testimony; declaration of faith; martyrdom”
Şahadet means testimony, declaration of faith, and martyrdom. It comes from Arabic shahāda, whose sense of bearing witness extends into religious terminology. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it is connected with the Turkish words şahit and şehadet, which belong to the same family of words.
What does Şahadet mean?
Testimony; declaration of faith; martyrdom
In Turkish: tanıklık; iman bildirimi; şehitlik
Şahadet can refer both to testimony and to the verbal declaration of religious faith. The Islamic profession of faith and discussions of martyrdom are its principal cultural associations. As a name it is closely related to Şehadet; reducing its meaning to martyrdom alone overlooks its broader sense of witness.
Origin of the name Şahadet
From Arabic shahāda, testimony or bearing witness. Religious usage also gives it the senses of the declaration of faith and martyrdom.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Şahadet in the Quran? | As a word · الشهادة · 2:283The Arabic source word of Şahadet occurs in the Quran as الشهادة, referring to testimony. |
| Starts with | Ş · Şa |
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How to pronounce Şahadet
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃahadet/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | شهادت |
| Arabic | شهادة |
Is Şahadet a girl’s name?
Yes, Şahadet is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Şahadet does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Şahadet
What is the meaning of Şahadet?
Şahadet means “testimony; declaration of faith; martyrdom”. From Arabic shahāda, testimony or bearing witness. Religious usage also gives it the senses of the declaration of faith and martyrdom.
Is Şahadet a girl’s name?
Yes, Şahadet is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Şahadet in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic source word of Şahadet occurs in the Quran as الشهادة, referring to testimony. (e.g.: 2:283)
What is the origin of the name Şahadet?
Şahadet is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Şahadet have?
Şahadet has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Şahadet?
Şahadet does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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