Sham

Boy

Meaning

Syria

Origin

Arabic

Global Spellings

Arabic الشام
Urdu شام
Persian شم
Turkish Sahte
Bengali শাম
Indonesian Palsu
Pashto شمع
The name Sham is a classic masculine title rooted in Arabic tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Syria', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Sham has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.