Indian name meaning
Shamsuddin
♂ BoySham·sud·din · 3 syllables
The sun of the faith
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
- Also spelled
- Samsuddin
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| S | h | a | m | s | u | d | d | i | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
3 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 3 + 6 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 5 = 36, then 3 + 6 = 9. So Shamsuddin carries the name number 9.
About the name Shamsuddin
Shamsuddin is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “The sun of the faith.”
Spoken aloud it is Sham·sud·din — 3 syllables. You will also see it written as Samsuddin; both spellings are the same name. Shamsuddin turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shamsuddin mean?
Shamsuddin means “The sun of the faith.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Shamsuddin a boy or a girl name?
Shamsuddin is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Shamsuddin?
Shamsuddin is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Shamsuddin?
Shamsuddin has 3 syllables and is said as Sham·sud·din.
What are the other spellings of Shamsuddin?
Shamsuddin is also commonly spelled Samsuddin. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Shamsuddin?
In the Chaldean system, Shamsuddin has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Shamsuddin a common name in India?
Shamsuddin appears 3 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Shamsuddin?
For a sister to Shamsuddin, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Saba, Sadia, Safiya or Tahira all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Shamsuddin?
Jalaluddin, Alauddin, Azharuddin or Zain share Shamsuddin's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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