Şamil means “all-encompassing”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- Şamil is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Şamil mean?
Literally: Arabic shāmil
Literal meaning
Şamil is a boy's name used in Azerbaijani and Turkish. It means “all-encompassing”, from Arabic shāmil. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Şamil in Turkish and Azerbaijani
What does Şamil mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Şamil. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “all-encompassing” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Şamil mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Şamil. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “all-encompassing” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Şamil come from?
Arabic, compound. From Arabic shāmil.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Şamil?
Şamil is used as a given name in Turkish and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Şamil across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ŞamilLatin | Boy | same as above: “all-encompassing” | Editorial |
| Azerbaijani | ŞamilLatin | Boy | same as above: “all-encompassing” | 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 Şamil
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şamil | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| Şamil | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Şamil
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Şamil rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- İkramîBoy“relating to honouring and hospitality; lover of hospitality”same language (turkish)
- ErdibeyBoy“mature man”same language (turkish)
- VuralBoy“strike!”same language (turkish)
- CanfideUnisex“soul sapling”same language (turkish)
- ÖzgülGirl“unique, distinctive”same language (turkish)
- TekmilBoy“complete, entire; completion”same language (turkish)
- DursunBoy“may he stay”same language (turkish)
- AçıkgünBoy“clear day”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Şamil
What does the name Şamil mean?
Şamil means “all-encompassing”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
Is Şamil a girl's or a boy's name?
Şamil is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Azerbaijani: boys.
Where does Şamil come from?
Şamil is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Şamil?
Şamil is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani. 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 Şamil have?
Şamil 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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