Shamis
شاميس
/ sha-MEES /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇸🇴 Somalia
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Timeliness
Meaning & Etymology
a girl born in the afternoon
a girl born in the afternoon
Etymology
Derived from the Somali word shamiga, meaning ‘afternoon’.
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Cushitic > Somali
Cultural context
In Somali culture, the time of birth can influence a child’s name and is considered an important aspect of their identity.
Symbolism
Represents the time of day and the hope for a bright future.