Sham
Sham is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “The Levant; Damascus”.
| Meaning | The Levant; Damascus |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | شام |
| Pronunciation | SHAAM |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant |
Meaning and origin of Sham
Sham takes its name from al-Shām, the Arabic term for Greater Syria and often for Damascus on its own. Many prophets lived in this region, and the hadith literature speaks of the blessings resting upon it. In recent years Syrian parents have begun giving it to daughters, partly as a way of expressing love for a homeland. Speakers of Persian and Urdu will also hear their everyday word for evening in it.
Is Sham a Muslim name?
The name's link to al-Shām, a land praised in hadith and home to many prophets, gives it a clear place among Muslim names.
How popular is Sham?
It is mostly chosen by Syrian families and others from the Levant.
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Spellings and variants of Sham
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sham mean?
Sham means 'The Levant; Damascus'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Sham a Muslim name?
The name's link to al-Shām, a land praised in hadith and home to many prophets, gives it a clear place among Muslim names.
How do you pronounce Sham?
Sham is pronounced SHAAM.
Is Sham a boy or girl name?
Sham is usually a girl name.