Shehu

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Honor, leadership, chieftaincy
Popularity
Shehu is not a very common name in the world. It is more frequently used in countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, and Mali.

cartoon of the name Shehu
Cartoon of Shehu

Shehu Name meanings & History

Honor, leadership, chieftaincy. From Arabic شيخ (shaykh) meaning "elder, chief, sheikh", a title of Usman dan Fodio (1754-1817), the founder of the Sokoto Caliphate. Shehu is a name that is commonly given to boys in West African countries such as Nigeria, Senegal, and Mali. It is a name that is often used to signify leadership, wisdom, and honor.

Zodiac Sign of Shehu: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Shehu:

S: Success,Sex,Security,Status,Social Standing,Sensuality,Solidity

H: Hobnobbing,Haggle,Heart's Desire,Hyper,Hope

E: Enliven,Enlighten,Exaggerate,Environment,Entertain,Expressive

U: Unity,Universality,Understanding,Utopia,Undermining

Shehu is:

  • a Mature name
  • a Modern name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

One famous person with the name Shehu is Shehu Shagari, who served as the President of Nigeria from 1979 to 1983.

Related Names to Shehu

Some related names for Shehu include Sidi, Maleeq, Jamil, Habib, and Ayodeji.