Shama
Shama is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, via Urdu / Persian origin, meaning “Candle, little flame”.
| Meaning | Candle, little flame |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, via Urdu / Persian |
| Written as | شمع |
| Pronunciation | SHAM-ah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Shama
A candle glows at the centre of this name. It began as the Arabic shamʿ, meaning wax or candle, from the root sh-m-ʿ, and passed into Persian and Urdu as shamaʿ. Poets writing in those languages return again and again to the candle and the moth, an enduring picture of devoted, self-giving love. Shama is mostly chosen in Pakistan and India, and it should be kept separate from Shamaa or Shaima.
Is Shama a Muslim name?
South Asian Muslim families in particular are drawn to Shama, an Arabic-rooted name whose image of a candle feels warm and gentle.
How popular is Shama?
Most bearers live in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
Gifts with the name Shama
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Shama
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shama mean?
Shama means 'Candle, little flame'. It is of Arabic, via Urdu / Persian origin.
Is Shama a Muslim name?
South Asian Muslim families in particular are drawn to Shama, an Arabic-rooted name whose image of a candle feels warm and gentle.
How do you pronounce Shama?
Shama is pronounced SHAM-ah.
Is Shama a boy or girl name?
Shama is usually a girl name.