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Shahnaz

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Shahnaz (Persian: شهناز) is a given name and surname of Iranian origin. The name is made from شاه (Shah, "king"), and ناز (Naz, "pride"), so the name means "pride of the king". The name may also appear using alternate spellings, such as Shanaz, Shehnaz, or Shenaz. This name has no link to Islam, but is culturally used by many Muslims.

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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