Shahi Family History
Shahi Surname Meaning
Iranian, Afghanistani, and Bangladeshi: from the Persian adjective shāhī ‘royal’ or a surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Shah.
Pakistani and Indian (Punjab): variant of Sahi of Persian origin (compare 1 above).
Nepali: name found among Thakuris.
It is ultimately of Persian origin (compare 1 above).
Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022
