Names/Shahidah/Shahidah Ali
EntertainmentAmerican1952 – present

Shahidah Ali

1970s-80s actress and dancer

Biography

American actress and dancer who appeared in 1970s and 1980s television and film productions. She is known for her work in blaxploitation and exploitation cinema.

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Entertainment

Nationality

American

Born

1952

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Shahidah

Arabic origin

An extended feminine form of Shahid, Shahidah means 'female witness' or 'female martyr' with a classical Arabic ending. The additional vowel creates a more elaborate, formal sound while preserving the name's spiritual significance. It suits parents seeking a traditional, fully-articulated name.