Sun, Light, Warmth
Pronunciation: Shah-MAH-s
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Shamas is a unisex name from Arabic origin meaning "Sun". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: Shah-MAH-s. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Translation
شماس
بڑا ستار، مصدر شمس
Source Language
Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.
شَمَاس
نجم كبير، مصدر شَمَسَ
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
Shah-MAH-s
IPA
/ʃəˈmɑːs/
Origin
Root Origin
Arabic
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
5
Lucky Day
Monday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Tiger's Eye
Life Path Number
1
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture
Historical Usage
Al-Shammas ibn Al-Harith Al-Thaqafi was a poet and warrior of the pre-Islamic Arabian tribe of Thaqif.
Pre-Islamic era
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Shamas
Large star, source of the word 'shams'
شماس
بڑا ستار، مصدر شمس
شَمَاس
نجم كبير، مصدر شَمَسَ
शमास
बड़ा तारा, शमस का वर्णन
شماس
ځمبي ستار، مصدر شمس
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