Shami

SHAH-mee'SHAH-mee'2 syllables
🇸🇦Arabic
Calm

MEANING

Elevated or high

ORIGIN

Middle Eastern

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Arabic word 'Sham', often related to the direction 'north' or 'greater'.

CULTURAL NOTES

The name 'Sham' is often associated with the northern region of the Arabian Peninsula.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically associated with the region of Greater Syria, known as 'Bilad al-Sham'.

🇮🇳Hindi
Soft

MEANING

Evening

ORIGIN

Indian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Shyama', meaning dusk or evening.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Indian culture, the evening is a significant time for prayers and family gatherings.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in various Indian languages and often appears in literature and poetry.

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Shami - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations