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Arabic

Shams

شمس

The meaning is still being researched and checked. We do not present an unverified interpretation as fact.

Girl names

Meaning of Shams

The meaning is still being researched and checked. We do not present an unverified interpretation as fact.

At a glance

Usage
Girl names
Origin
Arabic
First Arabic letter
ش
Arabic letters
3
Pronunciation guide
Shams

How to write and say Shams

In Arabic
شمس
In Latin letters
Shams

This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.

What to check before choosing Shams

  • This name’s meaning and cultural context still need independent editorial verification.
  • Compare شمس in Arabic with Shams in Latin letters across your family’s languages.
  • Try saying the name with your family name, and ask relatives how they would write and pronounce it.

Sources & further reading

Al-Adkar directory · شمس

Questions about Shams

What does Shams mean?

The meaning is still being researched and checked. We do not present an unverified interpretation as fact.

How do you write Shams in Arabic and Latin letters?

The forms shown here are شمس in Arabic and Shams in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.

Are there other spellings of Shams?

We have not recorded a verified alternative spelling yet. Transliteration can still vary between languages.

How is Shams pronounced?

Our approximate guide is Shams. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.