Find out how popular the first name Shabazz has been for the last 49 years (from 1975 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Shabazz by gender

Based on the last 49 years of data, Shabazz is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Shabazz.

The history of the first name Shabazz

The name Shabazz is derived from the Arabic word "shabbāz," which means "a person from Sabā," an ancient kingdom located in modern-day Yemen. The name can be traced back to the 8th century BCE, when the kingdom of Sabā was a major trading center in the region.

In Islamic tradition, the name Shabazz is believed to have been used by the prophet Muhammad's paternal grandfather, who was known as Shaybah ibn Hashim ibn Abd Manaf. This connection to the prophet's ancestry has given the name a significant historical and religious significance within the Islamic faith.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Shabazz can be found in the works of the 9th-century Islamic scholar, Al-Baladhuri, who documented the genealogy of the prophet Muhammad's family. In his book, "Ansab al-Ashraf" (The Genealogies of the Nobles), Al-Baladhuri mentions the name Shabazz in reference to the prophet's grandfather.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Shabazz. One of the most famous is Malcolm X (1925-1965), the influential African-American Muslim minister and human rights activist, who adopted the surname Shabazz after joining the Nation of Islam in the 1950s.

Another prominent individual with the name Shabazz was Malik Shabazz (1966-2005), an American attorney and human rights activist, who was the national chairman of the New Black Panther Party. He was known for his advocacy work and public protests against racial injustice and police brutality.

In the 19th century, Shabazz bin Dinar (1820-1893) was a prominent Sudanese Islamic scholar and leader of the Sammaniya Sufi order. He played a significant role in the religious and cultural life of Sudan during that era.

Shabazz al-Mansur (1937-1992) was an African-American Muslim leader and activist who advocated for black empowerment and self-determination. He was a prominent figure in the Nation of Islam and later founded his own organization, the Revolutionary Action Movement.

Finally, Shabazz Palaces is the stage name of Ishmael Butler, an American rapper and musician known for his experimental hip-hop and electronic music. He has released several critically acclaimed albums under this name since the late 2000s.

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