شمسة

Šemsa

girlBosnian form of Arabic Shamsa

Šemsa is a Muslim girl name meaning “Sun; sun-like, radiant”.

MeaningSun; sun-like, radiant
GenderGirl
OriginBosnian form of Arabic Shamsa
Arabic spellingشمسة
PronunciationSHEM-sah
Arabic rootش 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.

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Spellings and variants of 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).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.