شمس الدين

Shamsuddin

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

MeaningSun of the faith
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingشمس الدين
Pronunciationshams-ood-DEEN
Arabic rootش م س (sh-m-s) — sun; د ي ن (d-y-n) — religion
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Shamsuddin

Shamsuddin, Shams al-Dīn, means 'sun of the religion' and began as an honorific title for scholars and rulers. Famous bearers include the Damascene hadith scholar and historian Shams al-Dīn al-Dhahabī, and the poet Hafez, whose given name was Shams al-Dīn Muhammad. It is used today from Turkey and Central Asia to South Asia and Malaysia.

Is Shamsuddin a Muslim name?

Yes. Shamsuddin is a traditional Muslim name meaning sun of the faith, borne by many scholars.

Where is the name Shamsuddin used?

Used across the Muslim world, especially South Asia, Central Asia and Malaysia.

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Spellings and variants of Shamsuddin

ShamsudeenShams al-DinŞemseddinShamsiddin

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shamsuddin mean?

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

Is Shamsuddin a Muslim name?

Yes. Shamsuddin is a traditional Muslim name meaning sun of the faith, borne by many scholars.

How do you write Shamsuddin in Arabic?

Shamsuddin is written شمس الدين in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Shamsuddin?

Shamsuddin is pronounced shams-ood-DEEN.

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