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Shahnaz

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Shahnaz (Persian: شهناز) is a given name and surname of Persian origin. The name is made from شاه (Shah, "king"), and ناز (naz, "pride"), making it mean "pride of the king". The name may also appear using alternate spellings, such as Shanaz, Shehnaz, Shahnaze or Shenaz. This name has no link to Islam, but is culturally used by many Muslims especially in South Asia (Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh). It also is occasionally used by some Arabs. It is similar to Shahrnaz, a name mentioned for Shahrbanu, the wife of Imam Hussain.

Chanez, is the popular variant of Shahnaz in Maghreb especially Algeria and other non-maghreban countries like France.

Notable people with the name include:

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  • Durreen Shahnaz (born 1968), Bangladeshi-American entrepreneur, professor, and speaker
  • Jalil Shahnaz (1921–2013), Persian classical music musician
  • Zeba Shehnaz (born 1952), Pakistani actress and comedian

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