Şemsi means “of the sun”. It probably comes from Arabic elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish and also used in Azerbaijani.
- Şemsi is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Şemsi mean?
Literally: Arabic shams 'sun' + -ī
Literal meaning
Şemsi is a Turkish boy's name recorded as a given-name item on Wikidata. The name is identical to the Turkish word şemsi, which a dictionary glosses as ‘solar’.[1]
Meaning themes: Sun
Şemsi in Turkish and Azerbaijani
What does Şemsi mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Şemsi. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “of the sun” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Şemsi mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Şəmsi. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “of the sun” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Şemsi come from?
Arabic, compound. From Arabic shams 'sun' + -ī.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Şemsi?
Şemsi 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.
Şemsi across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ŞemsiLatin | Boy | same as above: “of the sun” | Documented[1] |
| Azerbaijani | ŞəmsiLatin | Boy | same as above: “of the sun” | 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 Şemsi
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şemsi[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| Şəmsi | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Şemsi
Sibling names for Şemsi
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 Şemsi rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GünerginBoy“ripe sun”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
- AfitapGirl“sun”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
- MihrinisaUnisex“sun of women”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
- GüneçBoy“sun-drenched place”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
- GünizUnisex“sun trace”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
- GünayUnisex“day, sun + moon”same language (turkish, azerbaijani) · also shares the theme sun
- GüniziBoy“trace of the sun”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
- GünbekBoy“sun chief”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme sun
Common questions about Şemsi
What does the name Şemsi mean?
Şemsi means “of the sun”. It probably comes from Arabic elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish and also used in Azerbaijani.
Is Şemsi a girl's or a boy's name?
Şemsi is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Azerbaijani: boys.
Where does Şemsi come from?
Şemsi is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Şemsi?
Şemsi 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 is Şemsi spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Şemsi (Latin), Şəmsi (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Şemsi have?
Şemsi has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wikidata contributors. Wikidata item Q98523911. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 2440480458. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC0 1.0.
Supports: Wikidata given-name item; given-name item with Turkish label; Turkish label of the given-name item
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