شمس

Shamso

girlSomali form of Arabic Shams

Shamso is a Muslim girl name meaning “Sun”.

MeaningSun
GenderGirl
OriginSomali form of Arabic Shams
Arabic spellingشمس
PronunciationSHAM-soh
Arabic rootش م س (sh-m-s) — sun
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Shamso

Shamso is the Somali feminine form of Shams, 'sun', with the typical -o ending. In Arabic shams is grammatically feminine, so it suits a girl's name naturally. Surah 91 of the Quran is called al-Shams and opens with an oath by the sun. The name suggests brightness and warmth.

Is Shamso a Muslim name?

Yes. Shamso is a Muslim name, the Somali form of Shams, meaning 'sun'.

Is Shamso in the Quran?

It appears in the Quran: 'By the sun and its brightness' (Quran 91:1).

Where is the name Shamso used?

Common among Somalis; Shamsa is used in the Gulf.

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Spellings and variants of Shamso

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shamso mean?

Shamso means 'Sun'. It comes from Somali form of Arabic Shams.

Is Shamso a Muslim name?

Yes. Shamso is a Muslim name, the Somali form of Shams, meaning 'sun'.

How do you write Shamso in Arabic?

Shamso is written شمس in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Shamso?

Shamso is pronounced SHAM-soh.

Is Shamso mentioned in the Quran?

It appears in the Quran: '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.