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Shams

/SHAMS/

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Unisex

Meaning

Sun

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic شمس
Urdu شمس
Persian شمس
Turkish Şems
Bengali শামস
Indonesian Syam
Pashto شمس
Shams is a versatile and harmonious name suitable for both boys and girls. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Sun', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Shams, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Shams is the Arabic word for "sun," and gives its name to Surah Ash-Shams (91).

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Etymology

From the Arabic شمس (shams), 'sun.'

Islamic Significance

Surah 91, 'Ash-Shams,' opens with an oath by the sun and its brightness.

Quranic Connection

Ash-Shams, the sun, opens Surah 91 in an oath sworn by it and its brightness (91:1).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world as a unisex name.