Šemsa
Šemsa is a Muslim girl name meaning “Sun; sun-like, radiant”.
| Meaning | Sun; sun-like, radiant |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Bosnian form of Arabic Shamsa |
| Arabic spelling | شمسة |
| Pronunciation | SHEM-sah |
| Arabic root | ش م س (sh-m-s) — sun |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Šemsa
Šemsa is the Bosnian form of Arabic Shamsa, a feminine name from shams, 'sun'. Bosnian writes the sh sound as š. It describes a bright, radiant girl. It is a traditional Bosniak name, and Shamsa is also common in the Gulf states.
Is Šemsa a Muslim name?
Yes. Šemsa is a Bosniak Muslim name, the local form of Shamsa, meaning sun.
Is Šemsa in the Quran?
The root word appears in 'By the sun and its brightness' (Quran 91:1).
Where is the name Šemsa used?
Traditional among Bosniaks; Shamsa is used in the Gulf.
Gifts with the name Šemsa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Šemsa mean?
Šemsa means 'Sun; sun-like, radiant'. It comes from Bosnian form of Arabic Shamsa.
Is Šemsa a Muslim name?
Yes. Šemsa is a Bosniak Muslim name, the local form of Shamsa, meaning sun.
How do you write Šemsa in Arabic?
Šemsa is written شمسة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Šemsa?
Šemsa is pronounced SHEM-sah.
Is Šemsa mentioned in the Quran?
The root word appears in 'By the sun and its brightness' (Quran 91:1).