Şamile means “all-encompassing”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Şamile is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Şamile mean?
Literal meaning
Şamile is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “all-encompassing”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
feminine of Şamil
Şamile in Turkish
What does Şamile mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Şamile. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “all-encompassing” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Şamile come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Şamile a Turkish name?
Yes. Şamile is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Şamile across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ŞamileLatin | Girl | 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 Şamile
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şamile | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Şamile
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 Şamile rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AdısanlıUnisex“famous person”same language (turkish)
- CerenGirl“young gazelle”same language (turkish)
- BestegülGirl“bunch of roses”same language (turkish)
- YıldırerBoy“terrifying man”same language (turkish)
- VeciheGirl“distinguished, eminent”same language (turkish)
- IlgımUnisex“mirage; horizon”same language (turkish)
- AlemUnisex“world”same language (turkish)
- AyımşaUnisex“my little moon”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Şamile
What does the name Şamile mean?
Şamile means “all-encompassing”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Şamile a girl's or a boy's name?
Şamile is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Şamile come from?
Şamile is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Şamile?
Şamile 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 Şamile have?
Şamile has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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