Boy name
Samsu name meaning
“sunlight; the sun”
Samsu is a masculine name meaning sunlight or the sun, commonly linked to Syamsu and the Arabic word shams, meaning sun. Its final -u reflects a form commonly retained in Indonesian adaptations of Arabic names, explaining the ending alongside the solar meaning of the source word.
What does Samsu mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Samsu
Probably a variant of Syamsu, from Arabic shams ‘sun’. The final -u reflects a form commonly retained in Indonesian adaptations of Arabic names.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Samsu in Islam and the Quran
Samsu does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (والشمس) does, for example in QS Asy-Syams [91]: 1.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Samsu
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Samsu, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Samsu: sunlight; the sun
- Ula: eminence, high rank
- Wahidi: associated with the one
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Meaning of each word
- Samsu: sunlight; the sun
- Topik: help toward success
- Wafi: faithful; keeping promises
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Samsu Kausar
Meaning of each word
- Samsu: sunlight; the sun
- Kausar: abundant goodness
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Meaning of each word
- Arsy: throne or royal seat
- Samsu: sunlight; the sun
- Walid: a newly born child
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Samsu Ramzy
Meaning of each word
- Samsu: sunlight; the sun
- Ramzy: symbolic, emblematic
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Meaning of each word
- Samsu: sunlight; the sun
- Husien: little and handsome
- Aufa: more faithful, truer to promises
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How to pronounce Samsu
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /samsu/ |
| Arabic script | شمس |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦩ꧀ꦱꦸ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮙ᮪ᮞᮥ |
Is Samsu a boy’s name?
Yes, Samsu is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Samsu ranks #2,078 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Samsu
Names with related meanings
- Surya♂The shining sun
- Syamsul♂Sun, as a compound-name element
- Aditya♂Sun, son of Aditi
- Suryadi♂Excellent sun
- Samsul♂Sun
- Syamsuddin♂Sun symbolizing the light of faith
- Suryo♂The sun
- Suryanto♂Associated with the sun
- Syamsudin♂Sun symbolizing the light of faith
- Syamsu♂The shining sun
- Suryana♂Associated with the sun
- Samsudin♂Sun of the faith
Famous people named Samsu
- Samsu Niang · b. 1964
- Samsu Alam · b. 1988
- Samsu Alam · b. 1981
- Samsu Amanah · b. 1965
- Samsu Dalimunthe · b. 1966
- Samsu Harison · b. 1975
FAQ about the name Samsu
What is the meaning of Samsu?
Samsu means sunlight; the sun. Probably a variant of Syamsu, from Arabic shams ‘sun’. The final -u reflects a form commonly retained in Indonesian adaptations of Arabic names.
Is Samsu a boy’s name?
Yes, Samsu is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Samsu?
Samsu is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Samsu in the Quran?
Samsu does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (والشمس) does, for example in QS Asy-Syams [91]: 1.
How many syllables does Samsu have?
Samsu has 2 syllables (Sam-su) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Samsu?
Samsu ranks #2,078 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Samsu?
Some ideas: Samsu Ula Wahidi; Samsu Topik Wafi; Samsu Kausar.
Famous people named Samsu?
Notable people named Samsu include Samsu Niang, Samsu Alam, Samsu Alam.
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