Meaning
Sword
Linguistic Origin
Persian
Islamic Classification
Islamic historical figure
Regional Usage
South Asia
Global Spellings
Arabic
شمشر
Urdu
شمشیر
Persian
شمشر
Turkish
Kırıcı
Bengali
শমসের
Indonesian
penipu
Pashto
شمشیر
If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Shamsher is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Sword', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.
While popular in Persian regions, Shamsher has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.
Shamsher, from the Persian "shamsheer," means "sword" or scimitar.
While popular in Persian regions, Shamsher has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.
Shamsher, from the Persian "shamsheer," means "sword" or scimitar.
Reference Profile
Etymology
From the Persian شمشير (shamshir), 'sword' - literally 'lion's claw,' the curved sabre of the Persianate world.
Notable Historical Usage
From the tenth century Persian became the literary and courtly language of the eastern Islamic world, carried by the Samanid, Ghaznavid, Seljuk, Timurid and Mughal courts and used in administration as far as Bengal. Its vocabulary of light, garden and heart supplied given names across that whole reach, alongside the Arabic religious stock, and still does.
Cultural / Regional Usage
Used across Persian- and Urdu-speaking Muslim communities.