Shamas
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Shamas
The given name 'Shamas' is derived from the Arabic word 'شمس' (shams), meaning 'sun', and is linguistically rooted in the Semitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family.
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Etymology
The given name 'Shamas' is derived from the Arabic word 'شمس' (shams), meaning 'sun', and is linguistically rooted in the Semitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family. The name 'Shamas' is used in various cultures and religions, including Islamic and Middle Eastern cultures, and has historical significance in the context of Arabic and Persian literature, where it is associated with the concept of divine light and wisdom.
Shamas currently ranks #2,892 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1999.
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