Shujai

Shujai is a masculine given name that is also found as a surname in Persian-speaking and South Asian communities. The name derives from the Persian-Arabic root shujā’ (or shuja), which conveys the idea of bravery, valor, and courage.

In Persian, Urdu, Punjabi, and related languages, Shujai and its variants are used as given names. Common transliterations include Shuja’i, Shoja’i, Shuja, and Shoja, reflecting differences in phonetic rendering from the original script. The form with the nisba suffix, such as Shuja’i, can indicate affiliation or lineage in certain naming traditions.

Geographic and cultural usage of the name is broad within Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India, extending to diaspora communities around the world. As with many names built from a common root, Shujai has parallels with other related forms such as Shuja, Shujat, and Shoja, which share the same semantic core of bravery.

The name Shujai is primarily a personal name rather than a title or place name in common usage. Its appeal often lies in its concise meaning and its resonance with culturalvalues that celebrate courage and strength. As with many transliterated names, variations in spelling are common, and the pronunciation can differ slightly across languages and regions.