Sahabzade

Sahabzade is a surname of Persianate origin used in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. It is also found as a personal name in some communities. The spelling varies with transliteration, including Sahibzade, Sahibzadeh, and Sahabzadeh. The form is most common among Urdu- and Persian-speaking populations, though regional adaptations exist.

The compound consists of Sahib, from Arabic/Persian meaning "master" or "owner," and zadeh or zade, from Persian meaning "born of" or "descendant." Therefore Sahabzade denotes "descendant of the sahib" or "son of the master." In historical contexts it could function as a patronymic or indicate lineage, rather than an inherited title.

Usage: In modern naming practice, Sahabzade is primarily a family surname. In Iran and parts of Afghanistan it may appear as different transliterations such as Sahibzadeh; in Pakistan and India, Sahabzade or Sahabzadeh may be more prevalent. The suffix -zadeh is common in Persianate languages and forms a wide range of surnames and given names.