Indian name meaning
Shamim
⚥ UnisexSha·mim · 2 syllables
A sweet fragrance
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| S | h | a | m | i | m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
3 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 4 = 18, then 1 + 8 = 9. So Shamim carries the name number 9.
About the name Shamim
Shamim is a unisex name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “A sweet fragrance.”
Spoken aloud it is Sha·mim — 2 syllables. Shamim turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shamim mean?
Shamim means “A sweet fragrance.” It is a unisex name of Arabic origin.
Is Shamim a boy or a girl name?
Shamim is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Shamim?
Shamim is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Shamim?
Shamim has 2 syllables and is said as Sha·mim.
What is the numerology number of the name Shamim?
In the Chaldean system, Shamim has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Shamim a common name in India?
Shamim appears 5 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Shamim?
For a sibling to Shamim, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Saad, Saba, Saddam or Idris all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Shamim?
Ibrahim, Qasim, Wasim or Sarim share Shamim's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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