Shams Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Shams Name at a Glance

Name	Shams
Meaning	Variant of Shems: The Sun. A Planet..
Origin	Muslim
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Shams Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Shams means “Variant of Shems: The Sun. A Planet”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Shams Name Origin

Our database records Shams under Muslim origin. Browse more Muslim baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Shams a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Shams is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Shams

When considering Shams for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.