shpëtim

Shpëtim is a masculine given name of Albanian origin. It derives from the Albanian noun shpëtim meaning "salvation" or "rescue" and from the verb shpëtoj "to save." As a given name, it expresses a wish for deliverance, protection, or safety. The form with the diacritic ë is standard in Albanian, and anglicized or diacritic-free spellings such as "Shpetim" are common in international contexts.

The name is predominantly used among Albanian-speaking populations in Albania, Kosovo, and neighboring regions, including parts of North Macedonia and Montenegro, as well as in the Albanian diaspora in Western Europe and North America. It is typically given to male children and may appear in various linguistic registers, from religious to secular naming.

Variants and related forms include Shpetim (without diacritics), and the noun shpëtimi which means salvation. The name is sometimes transliterated in non-Albanian contexts as Shpetim.

Notable people bearing the name are found across Albanian-speaking communities, including athletes, politicians, and artists. As with many given names, its usage can reflect family or regional naming traditions.