شمس الدين

Shamsuddeen

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Shamsuddeen is a Muslim boy name meaning “Sun of the faith”.

MeaningSun of the faith
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingشمس الدين
Pronunciationshahm-sood-DEEN
Arabic rootش م س (sh-m-s) — sun
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Shamsuddeen

Shamsuddeen is a spelling of Shams al-Dīn, 'sun of the religion', an honorific that became a personal name in the Middle Ages. Famous bearers include the Persian poet Ḥāfiẓ (Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad) and the scholar Shams al-Dīn al-Dhahabī. The -deen spelling is especially popular in Nigeria.

Is Shamsuddeen a Muslim name?

Yes. Shamsuddeen is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'sun of the faith'.

Is Shamsuddeen in the Quran?

The Quran swears by the sun: 'By the sun and its brightness' (Quran 91:1).

Where is the name Shamsuddeen used?

Popular in Nigeria and South Asia; Shamsuddin is the usual South Asian spelling.

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Spellings and variants of Shamsuddeen

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shamsuddeen mean?

Shamsuddeen means 'Sun of the faith'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Shamsuddeen a Muslim name?

Yes. Shamsuddeen is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'sun of the faith'.

How do you write Shamsuddeen in Arabic?

Shamsuddeen is written شمس الدين in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Shamsuddeen?

Shamsuddeen is pronounced shahm-sood-DEEN.

Is Shamsuddeen mentioned in the Quran?

The Quran swears by the sun: '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.