Unisex Name
Shams
ˈʃams
ˈʃəms
Overview
Gender
feminine & masculine
Origin
Categories
AlRawabi School for Girls characters
celestial
deities
Genshin Impact characters
goddesses
mythology
solar deities
sun
Writing Systems
شمسArabicPersianUrdu
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
67/100
Meaning & Etymology
Shams (Arabic: شمس) means 'sun' in Arabic. It originates from the name of a pre-Islamic Arabian goddess of the sun, who was identified with the Akkadian sun god Shamash and the northern Arabian goddess Nuha. The name symbolizes light, warmth, and life, reflecting the cultural significance of the sun in ancient Arabian societies.
Etymology
Original Form:
شمس
Evolution:
The word 'Shams' has its roots in ancient Semitic languages, closely related to the Akkadian 'Shamash'. Over time, it became a common term in Arabic, retaining its association with the sun and its div...
Source:
Arabic language and pre-Islamic Arabian mythology