Shamsuddin
Shamsuddin is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Sun of the faith”.
| Meaning | Sun of the faith |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | شمس الدين |
| Pronunciation | shams-ood-DEEN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Shamsuddin
Shamsuddin, or Shams al-Dīn, links shams, the sun, with dīn, religion, so it means 'sun of the religion'. It started life as an honorific given to rulers and learned men. One notable bearer was al-Dhahabī, the great historian and hadith scholar of Damascus. Another was the poet Hafez, who was born Shams al-Dīn Muhammad. Today the name travels from Turkey and Central Asia right across to South Asia and Malaysia.
Is Shamsuddin a Muslim name?
Muslims have long given Shamsuddin, meaning sun of the faith, and many scholars in Islamic history have carried it.
How popular is Shamsuddin?
Shamsuddin appears throughout the Muslim world, especially in South Asia, Central Asia and Malaysia.
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Spellings and variants of Shamsuddin
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shamsuddin mean?
Shamsuddin means 'Sun of the faith'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Shamsuddin a Muslim name?
Muslims have long given Shamsuddin, meaning sun of the faith, and many scholars in Islamic history have carried it.
How do you pronounce Shamsuddin?
Shamsuddin is pronounced shams-ood-DEEN.
Is Shamsuddin a boy or girl name?
Shamsuddin is usually a boy name.