Scheherazade Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Scheherazade

"A female given name from Persian."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 1968 👥 48 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
A female given name from Persian.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
48
Life Path
Number 4

📖 What Does Scheherazade Mean?

Sheherazade is the legendary narrator and central framing character of One Thousand and One Nights, a collection of Middle Eastern, South Asian, and North African folktales compiled in Arabic between roughly the 8th and 14th centuries. Sheherazade is the wife of King Shahryar and saves herself, and ultimately the women of the kingdom, from execution by recounting a continuous sequence of interlinked stories over the course of 1,001 nights.

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Sheherazade is the legendary narrator and central framing character of One Thousand and One Nights, a collection of Middle Eastern, South Asian, and North African folktales compiled in Arabic between roughly the 8th and 14th centuries. Sheherazade is the wife of King Shahryar and saves herself, and ultimately the women of the kingdom, from execution by recounting a continuous sequence of interlinked stories over the course of 1,001 nights.

Root Element
Scheherazade
Core Meaning
"A female given name from Persian."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Scheherazade

S 1
C 3
H 8
E 5
H 8
E 5
R 9
A 1
Z 8
A 1
D 4
E 5
SUM 4
4
Life Path
Stability & Hard Work
8
Soul Urge
Power & Ambition
5
Personality
Freedom & Adventure

Life Path 4 — Stability & Hard Work: Reliable, disciplined, and exceptionally organized.

📊 Scheherazade in Numbers

48 US bearers
1968 Peak year
Predominantly Female Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Scheherazade" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A female given name from Persian.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~48 people named Scheherazade in the US. Peaked in 1968 with 8 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Scheherazade?

The Life Path number for Scheherazade is 4, associated with Stability & Hard Work. Soul Urge: 8. Personality: 5.

Is Scheherazade a boy or girl name?

Scheherazade is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.

How many people are named Scheherazade in the US?

Approximately 48 people in the United States are named Scheherazade. The name peaked in 1968 with 8 recorded uses.

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