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Origin: Persian

Meaning: Worthy, deserving; Gift; Yahweh is salvation

Easy to spell and flows off the tongue, Shaya is a girl’s name of Arabic, Persian, and Hebrew origin. With its roots in Persian and Arabic, this beloved title means “worthy” or “deserving.” In Hebrew, Shaya is commonly thought to be a derivative of Isaiah, meaning “Yahweh is salvation,” and Shai, which means “gift.” Naming baby Shaya is a wonderful way to honor one’s faith and can remind baby of their religious heritage. What’s more, baby Shaya will always know they're a precious gift to the world!