Shia

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Shia means "praise God" or "to be saved by God".
Pronunciation
SHEE-uh or SHY-uh
SHIE-ə(English)
Popularity
The name Shia is not currently ranked in the top 1,000 baby names in the United States. However, it has been rising in popularity in recent years.

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Shia Name meanings & History

The name Shia means "praise God" or "to be saved by God". In the case of American actor Shia LaBeouf (1986-), it is derived from Hebrew שַׁי יָהּ (shai yah) meaning "gift of Yahweh". Shia is a versatile name that can work for both boys and girls. It is used as a first name or as a nickname, and it is popular among parents who are looking for a unique name with a positive and meaningful message.

Zodiac Sign of Shia: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Shia:

S: Sex,Status,Social Standing,Success,Solidity,Sensuality,Security

H: Hobnobbing,Hope,Hyper,Haggle,Heart's Desire

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

A: Action,Angry,Ambitious,Aggressive,Argumentative,Assertive

Shia is:

  • a Delicate name
  • a Nerdy name
  • a Rough name
  • a Upper Class name

Famous People

Shia LaBeouf is an American actor, performance artist, and filmmaker who gained fame through his role in the Transformers movie franchise. Shia Saide LaBeouf was born on June 11, 1986 and was raised in Los Angeles, California.

2.) Shia (Unisex)

Usage: Arabic

Meanings: One who values God's guidance

Pronunciation: SHEE-uh
SHIE-ə(English)


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Description: One who values God's guidance. In the case of American actor Shia LaBeouf (1986-), it is derived from Hebrew שַׁי יָהּ (shai yah) meaning "gift of Yahweh". Shia is mostly used as a boy's name in Muslim communities. It is less common for girls.

Famous People

Shia LaBeouf is a popular American actor, producer, and director. He is known for his roles in the Transformers franchise, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, and Fury. Shia is also the name of a character in the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer.

3.) Shia (Female)

Usage: Japanese

Meanings: The name Shia means "a gift from God" or "God's gracious gift".

Pronunciation: SHIE-ə(English)
Shia is pronounced as SHEE-ah.


cartoon of the name Shia
Cartoon of Shia

Description: The name Shia is of Hebrew origin, derived from the name "Shai", which means "gift". The name Shia means "a gift from God" or "God's gracious gift". In the case of American actor Shia LaBeouf (1986-), it is derived from Hebrew שַׁי יָהּ (shai yah) meaning "gift of Yahweh". The name Shia is used as a first name for babies.

Famous People

Although Shia is not a common name, it is a well-known name in Hollywood due to famous actor Shia LaBeouf, who has popularized the name among the younger generation.

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