| Meaning | gift |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Shai |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Syllabification | Shai |
About Shai
Minimalist and powerful, this compact name delivers maximum impact with minimal fuss. Shai represents the ultimate in naming efficiency—memorable, distinctive, and internationally accessible in just four letters. The name carries a modern, almost futuristic quality that appeals to forward-thinking families who appreciate clean, uncluttered aesthetics. Its brevity makes it punch above its weight, ensuring it never gets lost or overlooked in introductions. Shai works seamlessly across cultures and languages, requiring no translation or adjustment in pronunciation. The name suggests confidence and decisiveness, qualities reflected in the very choice to select something so beautifully simple. It's a name that needs no embellishment, standing strong entirely on its own merits.
Nicknames for Shai
| Shae |
| Shasha |
| Shay |
| Shaish |
Famous People Named Shai
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Canadian professional basketball player |
| Shai Hope | West Indian cricketer |
| Shai Weiss | CEO of Virgin Atlantic Airways |
| Shai Carmeli-Pollak | Israeli Olympic swimmer |
| Shai Hulud | stage name of Chad Gilbert - Guitarist of New Found Glory |
| Shai Werts | American football player |
| Shai Joshi | Indian classical vocalist |
| Shai Ke | Israeli pop singer |
| Shai Magen | Israeli classical pianist |
| Shai Reshef | Founder of the University of the People |
| Shai Piron | Israeli politician and educator |
| Shai Agassi | Israeli entrepreneur and founder of EV Better Place |
| Shai Akabas | American ice hockey player |
| Shai Baitel | Israeli artist |
| Shai Coggins | Filipino-Australian blogger and entrepreneur |