Shams
In Arabic: شمس
the bright star of the day that pours light and renews life
نجم النهار المشرق الذي يفيض ضياءً ويجدد الحياة بالحرارة
- Boy name
- Nature
- Short
- Strong sound
- Common
- Pan-Arab
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As a child
Called at home
شمس, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
As an adult
Professional intro
Pleased to meet you, I'm شمس.
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Questions parents ask
- What does the name Shams mean?
- the bright star of the day that pours light and renews life
- Is Shams a boy or a girl name?
- Shams is a boy name.
- How is Shams written in English?
- Shams in Arabic: شمس.
- Does Shams fit the father's name?
- Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.