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Shamsi

/SHAM-see/Somali & Swahili · a boy or girl’s name

A warm, bright presence who brings light to others

In Somali

How to say it
SHAM-see
Given to
Boys and girls
Used in
Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia
How common
uncommon

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

ShamsiShams

From the same family

In Swahili

How to say it
SHAM-see
Given to
Boys and girls
Used in
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
How common
uncommon

From the same family