Şemsettin means “sun of the faith”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Şemsettin is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 9 letters.
What does Şemsettin mean?
Literally: shams 'sun' + al-din 'the faith'
Literal meaning
Şemsettin is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “sun of the faith”, from shams 'sun' + al-din 'the faith'. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Meaning themes: Faith and devotion · Sun
Şemsettin in Turkish
What does Şemsettin mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Şemsettin. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “sun of the faith” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Şemsettin come from?
Arabic, compound. From shams 'sun' + al-din 'the faith'.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
- din “religion, faith”, from Arabic (Arabic دِين)
Is Şemsettin a Turkish name?
Yes. Şemsettin is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Şemsettin across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ŞemsettinLatin | Boy | same as above: “sun of the faith” | 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 Şemsettin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şemsettin | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Şemsettin
Other names with din
Sibling names for Şemsettin
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 Şemsettin rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BedrettinBoy“full moon of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion · also shares the element din
- NasrettinBoy“help of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion · also shares the element din
- TacettinBoy“crown of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion · also shares the element din
- ZiyaettinBoy“light of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion · also shares the element din
- İmadettinBoy“pillar of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion · also shares the element din
- NurettinBoy“light of the religion”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion · also shares the element din
- MuhittinBoy“reviver of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion · also shares the element din
- KemalettinBoy“perfection of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion · also shares the element din
Common questions about Şemsettin
What does the name Şemsettin mean?
Şemsettin means “sun of the faith”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Şemsettin a girl's or a boy's name?
Şemsettin is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Şemsettin come from?
Şemsettin is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Şemsettin?
Şemsettin 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 Şemsettin have?
Şemsettin has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 9 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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