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Arabic

Shams

Pronounced SHAHMSShare

Meaning: Sun

  • Gender-neutral
  • Rare gem
  • 1 syllable

The story

Shams is the Arabic word for sun. Its concise form holds a bright, unmistakable celestial meaning.

Spellings & variants

  • Shamsa
  • Shamsi

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Shams comes from Arabic.

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