Sham
Sham is a Muslim girl name meaning “Damascus; the Levant (Greater Syria)”.
| Meaning | Damascus; the Levant (Greater Syria) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | شام |
| Pronunciation | SHAAM |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Sham
Al-Shām is the Arabic name for Greater Syria and also for Damascus itself. Hadith literature speaks of the blessings of al-Shām, and it was the land of many prophets. Sham became a popular girl's name among Syrians in recent years, partly as an expression of love for the homeland. It is also the Persian and Urdu word for 'evening'.
Is Sham a Muslim name?
Yes. Sham is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, taken from al-Shām, the blessed land of the Levant.
Where is the name Sham used?
Mostly used by Syrian and other Levantine families.
Gifts with the name Sham
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Spellings and variants of Sham
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sham mean?
Sham means 'Damascus; the Levant (Greater Syria)'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Sham a Muslim name?
Yes. Sham is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, taken from al-Shām, the blessed land of the Levant.
How do you write Sham in Arabic?
Sham is written شام in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Sham?
Sham is pronounced SHAAM.