Shaba is a name for a female used in some Islamic countries like Maldives.
It refers to an Arabic word ( شابة,شبة ) that means "young" in feminine and also used to refer to a beautiful thing to tell something is much beautiful and vital.
The word was used by the ancient Arabs to name a male "Shab" and a female "Shaba,Shabba" specially in a tribe called "banou shabeeba" "بنو شبيبة" , while now used only in no-arabian Islamic countries as a female name.
Still used in Arabian countries to tell something is young, vital, and beautiful specially in the Western African Arabian countries.
Usually followed by an exclamation mark. African exclamation with multiple meanings: Anger, War, Excitement, Self contentment, etc. (similar to the english 'BULLY!'). Most effective when exclaimed by an african religious leader running down a street.