Chahrazed

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Fact sheet

Name
Chahrazed
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
3

Chahrazed is a female first name that is common in North Africa and is considered a variant of Shahrzad, which is a short form of Shahrazad. The translation of the name is 'the free city', but it is often interpreted as 'the daughter of the city' or 'the daughter of the realm'.

What does the name Chahrazed mean?

The name Chahrazed is a North African derivation of Shahrzad, a short form of Shahrazad. Translated, it means 'the free city' and is often associated with the meanings 'the daughter of the city' or 'the daughter of the realm'. The origin of the name lies in the ancient Persian term šahrâzâd (شهرازاد), which means both 'the free city' and 'the child of the city'. Chahrazed is also a legendary Persian queen and the storyteller of the tales from 1001 Nights. Other variants include Shahrazad, Sheherazade, Scheherazade, Shahrizad (in Arabic), Shazada, Seherezada, Seherzada, as well as Sehrazat and Sehrazad (in Turkish).

Where does the name Chahrazed come from?

Chahrazed is a female first name that has its origins in ancient Persian and carries the meaning 'the free city'. The ancient Persian root šahrâzâd (شهرازاد) consists of terms for 'free city' and 'the child of the city'. The name is also found in various forms in Algerian, Maghrebian, Moroccan, and Tunisian dialects.

How do you pronounce Chahrazed?

Tschah-ra-zed

Popularity

In Germany, Chahrazed is among the less common first names. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of most popular female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2012, reaching 3,656th place. Over the last ten years, Chahrazed has been given as a first name about 10 times, placing it 7,402nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,455th.

Frequently asked questions about the name Chahrazed

What is the origin of the name Chahrazed?

Chahrazed has its origins in ancient Persian and is a derivation of the name Shahrzad. It is found in various North African dialects.

What does the name Chahrazed mean?

Chahrazed means 'the free city' and is also associated with 'the daughter of the city' or 'the daughter of the realm'.

Is Chahrazed a common name?

Chahrazed is a rather rare but culturally significant name, especially in Algerian and Maghrebian regions.

How is the name Chahrazed pronounced?

Chahrazed is pronounced approximately 'Scha-hra-zed', with the 'ch' sounding like in 'Buch'.

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