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Shemsedin (شمس الدين) is an Arabic first name for boys. It is symbolically interpreted as 'the light of faith' and 'under the sun of God (Allah)'.
What does the name Shemsedin mean?
Shemsedin (شمس الدين) is an Arabic boy's name that symbolically means 'the light of faith' as well as 'under the sun of God (Allah)'. The name originates from Arabic and is composed of the elements شَمْس (šams), meaning 'the sun', and الدين (al-Dīn), meaning 'the faith' or 'the religion'. It is an Islamic first name that also appears in the variant Shemseddine.
Where does the name Shemsedin come from?
The name Shemsedin has Arabic roots and means 'the light of faith'.
How do you pronounce Shemsedin?
Schem-se-din
Popularity
Shemsedin is a rather rare first name in Germany. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2013, reaching 3,619th. Over the last ten years, Shemsedin has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,103rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,518th.
Nicknames & pet names
Dini / Shemo / Shemsi / Shemso
Frequently asked questions about the name Shemsedin
What does the name Shemsedin mean?
Shemsedin means 'the light of faith' and is composed of the Arabic words for 'sun' and 'faith'.
Where does the name Shemsedin come from?
The name has Arabic roots and is used in various cultures such as Albanian and Algerian.
How popular is the name Shemsedin?
Shemsedin is a traditional Islamic first name that is valued in Muslim communities, but is rather rare outside of these.