Shahnaz is a given name and surname of Persian origin, meaning 'pride of the king'. It is derived from the Persian words شاه (Shah, 'king') and ناز (naz, 'pride'). The name is culturally significant in South Asia and is used by many Muslims, though it has no direct link to Islam. It is also occasionally used by some Arabs. The name may appear in various spellings such as Shanaz, Shehnaz, Shahnaze, or Shenaz.