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Syamsul name meaning

“sun, as a compound-name element”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/ʃamsul/
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Arabic
Syllables
2
Popularity
#98

Syamsul is a masculine Arabic name meaning sun as an element in a compound name. It comes from shams al-, joining shams, meaning sun, to the article belonging to the following element. In Indonesia, it also functions as an independent given name; Sjamsul is a spelling variant.

What does Syamsul mean?

Sun, as a compound-name element

In Indonesian: matahari, sebagai unsur nama majemuk

Origin and cultural usage of Syamsul

From Arabic shams al-, combining shams, meaning sun, with the article belonging to the following element. In Indonesia this compound fragment also functions as an independent given name.

Linguistic originArabic
Naming traditionIslamic
Starts withS · Sy

Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.

Syamsul in Islam and the Quran

Syamsul 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 Syamsul

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Syamsul, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

Syamsul as a first name

  • Syamsul Rafa

    Interpretation
    May this child be a sun shining upon harmony and shared prosperity.

    Meaning of each word

    • Syamsul: sun, as a compound-name element
    • Rafa: harmony and well-being
  • Syamsul Hida Ikhlas

    Interpretation
    May this child be a guiding sun with a sincere heart.

    Meaning of each word

    • Syamsul: sun, as a compound-name element
    • Hida: guidance; direction
    • Ikhlas: sincerity of heart, purity of intention
  • Syamsul Arsya

    Interpretation
    May this child's presence evoke the sun shining above a throne.

    Meaning of each word

    • Syamsul: sun, as a compound-name element
    • Arsya: throne
  • Syamsul Isra Fadel

    Interpretation
    May this child be a noble sun accompanying a nighttime journey.

    Meaning of each word

    • Syamsul: sun, as a compound-name element
    • Isra: journey by night
    • Fadel: excellent, virtuous
  • Syamsul Pirdaus

    Interpretation
    May this child be a sun illuminating a beautiful heavenly garden.

    Meaning of each word

    • Syamsul: sun, as a compound-name element
    • Pirdaus: paradise, heavenly garden
  • Syamsul Fatih Wakur

    Interpretation
    May this child be a calm, dignified sun opening new paths.

    Meaning of each word

    • Syamsul: sun, as a compound-name element
    • Fatih: opener, conqueror
    • Wakur: composed and dignified
  • Syamsul Aiman

    Interpretation
    May this child be a sun whose presence holds fortune and blessings.

    Meaning of each word

    • Syamsul: sun, as a compound-name element
    • Aiman: fortunate, blessed; on the right
  • Syamsul Reza

    Interpretation
    May this child be a sun shining with acceptance and contentment.

    Meaning of each word

    • Syamsul: sun, as a compound-name element
    • Reza: contentment, willing acceptance

Syamsul as a middle name

  • Qodir Syamsul Dhofir

    Interpretation
    May this child be a capable sun shining in victory.

    Meaning of each word

    • Qodir: capable, powerful
    • Syamsul: sun, as a compound-name element
    • Dhofir: one who achieves victory
  • Rezha Syamsul Kausar

    Interpretation
    May this child be a sun shining with contentment and abundant goodness.

    Meaning of each word

    • Rezha: willing acceptance or contentment
    • Syamsul: sun, as a compound-name element
    • Kausar: abundant goodness
  • Hafizh Syamsul Kautsar

    Interpretation
    May this child be a guardian shining like the sun with abundant goodness.

    Meaning of each word

    • Hafizh: guardian, memorizer
    • Syamsul: sun, as a compound-name element
    • Kautsar: an abundant gift of goodness
  • Alfajar Syamsul Rifki

    Interpretation
    May this child's gentleness shine like the sun and dawn's first light.

    Meaning of each word

    • Alfajar: the first light of dawn
    • Syamsul: sun, as a compound-name element
    • Rifki: associated with gentleness
  • Rafif Syamsul Mudaffar

    Interpretation
    May this child shimmer gently like the sun shining upon victory.

    Meaning of each word

    • Rafif: a shimmer or gentle flutter
    • Syamsul: sun, as a compound-name element
    • Mudaffar: one granted victory
  • Mubarak Syamsul Fadlan

    Interpretation
    May this child be a sun blessed with honor and generosity.

    Meaning of each word

    • Mubarak: endowed with blessings
    • Syamsul: sun, as a compound-name element
    • Fadlan: excellence, merit, generosity

Syamsul as a last name

  • Muammar Syamsul

    Interpretation
    May this child enjoy a long life with a presence like the sun.

    Meaning of each word

    • Muammar: one granted a long life
    • Syamsul: sun, as a compound-name element
  • Faza Syamsul

    Interpretation
    May this child's success shine like the sun in every victory.

    Meaning of each word

    • Faza: to win, succeed
    • Syamsul: sun, as a compound-name element
  • Faza Haq Syamsul

    Interpretation
    May this child achieve success with truth shining like the sun.

    Meaning of each word

    • Faza: to win, succeed
    • Haq: truth, that which is right
    • Syamsul: sun, as a compound-name element
  • Rayhan Syamsul

    Interpretation
    May this child's presence be fragrant as basil and bright as the sun.

    Meaning of each word

    • Rayhan: fragrant plant, basil
    • Syamsul: sun, as a compound-name element
  • Rafid Khalil Syamsul

    Interpretation
    May this child be a supportive friend whose presence shines like the sun.

    Meaning of each word

    • Rafid: one who helps or supports
    • Khalil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
    • Syamsul: sun, as a compound-name element
  • Fitrah Syamsul

    Interpretation
    May this child's natural character shine brightly like the sun in life.

    Meaning of each word

    • Fitrah: innate disposition, original nature
    • Syamsul: sun, as a compound-name element

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How to pronounce Syamsul

Syllables2 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names
IPA/ʃamsul/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦱꦩ꧀ꦱꦸꦭ꧀
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮯᮙ᮪ᮞᮥᮜ᮪

Is Syamsul a boy’s name?

Yes, Syamsul is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 98% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 98%Girls 2% ♀

Syamsul ranks #98 among boy names in our data sample (156 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 Syamsul

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Syamsul

  • Syamsul Bachri Chaeruddin · b. 1983
  • Syamsul Mu'arif · b. 1948
  • Syamsul Arifin · b. 1952
  • Syamsul Anwar Harahap · b. 1952
  • Syamsul Aulia Rachman · b. 1985
  • Syamsul Ibrahim
  • Syamsul Arief Rivai
  • Syamsul Asri · b. 1933
  • Syamsul Bahri
  • Syamsul Bahri R. · b. 1971
  • Syamsul Balda
  • Syamsul Effendi · b. 1965

FAQ about the name Syamsul

What is the meaning of Syamsul?

Syamsul means sun, as a compound-name element. From Arabic shams al-, combining shams, meaning sun, with the article belonging to the following element. In Indonesia this compound fragment also functions as an independent given name.

Is Syamsul a boy’s name?

Yes, Syamsul is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 98% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Syamsul?

Syamsul is of Arabic origin.

Is the name Syamsul in the Quran?

Syamsul does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.

How many syllables does Syamsul have?

Syamsul has 2 syllables (Syam-sul) and 7 letters.

How popular is the name Syamsul?

Syamsul ranks #98 among boy names in our data sample (156 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What are other spellings of Syamsul?

Other spellings: Sjamsul.

What full names go well with Syamsul?

Some ideas: Syamsul Rafa; Qodir Syamsul Dhofir; Muammar Syamsul.

Famous people named Syamsul?

Notable people named Syamsul include Syamsul Bachri Chaeruddin, Syamsul Mu'arif, Syamsul Arifin.

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