Boy name
Samsuddin name meaning
“sun of the faith”
Samsuddin is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning “sun of the faith”. It is an Indonesian form of Shams al-Dīn, combining shams, meaning “sun”, and al-dīn, meaning “the faith”. Samsudin is a spelling variant of the name, with the same elements and meaning.
What does Samsuddin mean?
The ending -uddin represents Arabic al-dīn, ‘the faith’, pronounced ad-dīn within name compounds. Zainuddin, Burhanuddin, and Jamaluddin illustrate this element associated with Islamic naming traditions. More boy names ending in -uddin →
Origin and cultural usage of Samsuddin
An Indonesian form of Arabic Shams al-Dīn, combining shams, ‘sun’, and al-dīn, ‘the faith’.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Samsuddin in Islam and the Quran
Samsuddin 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.
Name combinations with Samsuddin
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Samsuddin, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Samsuddin Nashrullah Azmi
Meaning of each word
- Samsuddin: sun of the faith
- Nashrullah: help or victory from God
- Azmi: firm resolve
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Meaning of each word
- Samsuddin: sun of the faith
- Afifuddin: one who is chaste in religion
- Tarmudji: associated with the city of Termez
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Samsuddin Farabi
Meaning of each word
- Samsuddin: sun of the faith
- Farabi: originating from Farab
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Meaning of each word
- Khairi: associated with goodness; charitable
- Samsuddin: sun of the faith
- Farabi: originating from Farab
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Samsuddin Zulfikar
Meaning of each word
- Samsuddin: sun of the faith
- Zulfikar: name of the sword associated with Ali
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Meaning of each word
- Samsuddin: sun of the faith
- Nafiudin: one who benefits the faith
- Adila: just, impartial
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How to pronounce Samsuddin
| Syllables | 3 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /samsudin/ |
| Arabic script | شمس الدين |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦩ꧀ꦱꦸꦢ꧀ꦢꦶꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮙ᮪ᮞᮥᮓ᮪ᮓᮤᮔ᮪ |
Is Samsuddin a boy’s name?
Yes, Samsuddin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Samsuddin ranks #4,490 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Samsuddin
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
- Baskoro♂Sun, maker of light
Famous people named Samsuddin
- Samsuddin · b. 1960
- Samsuddin · b. 1977
- Samsuddin Abdul Kadir · b. 1970
- Samsuddin Boleng · b. 1974
FAQ about the name Samsuddin
What is the meaning of Samsuddin?
Samsuddin means sun of the faith. An Indonesian form of Arabic Shams al-Dīn, combining shams, ‘sun’, and al-dīn, ‘the faith’.
Is Samsuddin a boy’s name?
Yes, Samsuddin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Samsuddin?
Samsuddin is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Samsuddin in the Quran?
Samsuddin does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Samsuddin have?
Samsuddin has 3 syllables (Sam-sud-din) and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Samsuddin?
Samsuddin ranks #4,490 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Samsuddin?
Other spellings: Samsudin.
What full names go well with Samsuddin?
Some ideas: Samsuddin Nashrullah Azmi; Samsuddin Afifuddin Tarmudji; Samsuddin Farabi.
Famous people named Samsuddin?
Notable people named Samsuddin include Samsuddin, Samsuddin, Samsuddin Abdul Kadir.
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