Boy name
Nursyam name meaning
“light of the Levant”
Nursyam is a masculine name meaning light of the Levant, commonly linked to Arabic nūr, meaning light, and Shām, the Levant. The spelling Syam sometimes also represents a shortened form of shams, meaning sun, so the second element allows a different interpretation of the name.
What does Nursyam mean?
Light of the Levant
In Indonesian: cahaya Syam
Origin and cultural usage of Nursyam
Nursyam can be explained from Arabic nūr, light, and Shām, the Levant. Syam sometimes also represents a shortening of shams, sun, allowing a different interpretation.
Nursyam in Islam and the Quran
Nursyam does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Nursyam
| Syllables | 2 · 7 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nurʃam/ |
| Arabic script | نور الشام |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦸꦂꦱꦩ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮥᮁᮯᮙ᮪ |
Is Nursyam a boy’s name?
Yes, Nursyam is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Nursyam ranks #2,570 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Nursyam
Famous people named Nursyam
- H.A.Nursyam Halid · b. 1977
- Nursyam
- Nursyam · b. 1963
- Nursyam El Muhammadi · b. 1971
- Nursyam Ibrahim · b. 1960
FAQ about the name Nursyam
What is the meaning of Nursyam?
Nursyam means light of the Levant. Nursyam can be explained from Arabic nūr, light, and Shām, the Levant. Syam sometimes also represents a shortening of shams, sun, allowing a different interpretation.
Is Nursyam a boy’s name?
Yes, Nursyam is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male.
Is the name Nursyam in the Quran?
Nursyam does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Nursyam have?
Nursyam has 2 syllables (Nur-syam) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Nursyam?
Nursyam ranks #2,570 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Nursyam?
Notable people named Nursyam include H.A.Nursyam Halid, Nursyam, Nursyam.
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