Gender: Female
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Fragrance, With Faith, A Planet, Sun, The Sun
Pronunciation: SH AE M Z
Popularity Rank: #2,615
Shams is an Arabic name meaning 'sun'. It signifies brightness, warmth, and positivity. The sun is a symbol of power and energy, making this name strong and empowering for both boys and girls.
The name Shams is of Arabic origin and means Fragrance, With Faith, A Planet, Sun, The Sun. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Shams is commonly found in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and 71 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: SH AE M Z
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
Z: Pronounce as in "zoo" (Z UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Shams is recorded 24,866 times globally, ranking it as the 2,615th most common name worldwide.
Shams is most prevalent in Egypt, with 9,240 occurrences, making it the 591th most popular name in the country.
In Egypt, the name Shams is found among 1 in every 248 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | #591 | 1 : 248 |
| Saudi Arabia | #749 | 1 : 653 |
| Iraq | #745 | 1 : 534 |
| United Arab Emirates | #565 | 1 : 722 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | #1,041 | 1 : 579 |
| Oman | #905 | 1 : 1,018 |
| Bangladesh | #931 | 1 : 1,021 |
| Kuwait | #852 | 1 : 1,346 |
| Sudan | #1,969 | 1 : 3,147 |
| Afghanistan | #150 | 1 : 298 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Shams from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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