Şamih means “high, majestic”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Şamih is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Şamih mean?
Literal meaning
Şamih is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “high, majestic”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Şamih in Turkish
What does Şamih mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Şamih. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “high, majestic” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Şamih come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Şamih a Turkish name?
Yes. Şamih is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Şamih across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ŞamihLatin | Unisex | same as above: “high, majestic” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Şamih
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şamih | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Şamih
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Şamih rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ÖzdemirBoy“pure iron”same language (turkish)
- HüveydaGirl“evident, clear”same language (turkish)
- TunçdemirBoy“bronze iron”same language (turkish)
- ErenözUnisex“one whose essence is accomplished”same language (turkish)
- İlparsBoy“leopard of the land”same language (turkish)
- UsluUnisex“well-behaved, calm; wise”same language (turkish)
- HükminazGirl“coy, graceful”same language (turkish)
- KutsalGirl“holy, sacred”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Şamih
What does the name Şamih mean?
Şamih means “high, majestic”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Şamih a girl's or a boy's name?
Şamih is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Şamih come from?
Şamih is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Şamih?
Şamih is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Şamih have?
Şamih has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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