The nameShahin

Shahin is a boy's name of Persian origin.

Meaning

From the Persian shahin, "falcon".

Origin

Persian.

History

In France it has risen in the 2010s and 2020s.

Popularity of the name Shahin

Shahin in France

1094thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2022peak year (55 births)
580babies named Shahin in France since 1900
02855 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Shahin was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 230 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Shahin. Its rise began around 2002, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Shahin in France were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 39 births a year on average, against 32 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shahin mean?

From the Persian shahin, "falcon".

What is the origin of the name Shahin?

Persian.

Is Shahin a girl's or a boy's name?

Shahin is a boy's name.