Arabic · Girl name
Shadya
“singer”
About the name Shadya
Shadya is a transliteration of the Arabic feminine name Shadiya, meaning singer. It derives from a root meaning to sing or to chant, especially of birdsong and melodious voices. The name is used across the Arab world and is often spelled Shadia in English and Chadia in French-speaking North Africa. Its best-known bearer is Shadia, the stage name of an Egyptian actress and singer who starred in many films of the golden age of Egyptian cinema and recorded patriotic songs. The name has no masculine counterpart in regular use.
- Meaning
- singer
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- SHAH-dee-ah(3 syl.)
Middle names for Shadya
- Shadya Noor
- Shadya Rose
- Shadya Amina
- Shadya Grace
- Shadya Marie
Questions about Shadya
- What does Shadya mean?
- Shadya is an Arabic name meaning "singer".
- How do you pronounce Shadya?
- Shadya is pronounced SHAH-dee-ah, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Shadya?
- Variants of Shadya include Shadia, Shadiya, Chadia.
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