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Shamil: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“comprehensive; encompassing”

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شامل

شَامِل

What Shamil means

Shamil (شامل, Arabic شَامِل) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “comprehensive; encompassing”. It comes from the Arabic root ش م ل. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ش م ل.

Shamil at a glance

Meaning
comprehensive; encompassing
Gender
Boy
Origin
Arabic
Faith
Muslim
Say it
shaa-mil
Syllables
2
Letters
6
First letter
S · ش

Meaning of Shamil

In English
comprehensive; encompassing
اردو میں معنی
جامع، شامل

Origin and history of Shamil

Active participle of shamila, to comprise and encompass (Lane).

Rootش م ل

How to say and write Shamil

Say it
shaa-mil2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English
Shamil
Urdu
شامل
Original script
شَامِل
Other spellings
Shaamil
Known bearer
Imam Shamil, leader of the Caucasian resistance

Sibling names for Shamil

Muslim girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Shamil.

Names from the same root as Shamil

Names like Shamil

Names that sound like Shamil

Questions about the name Shamil

What does the name Shamil mean?

Shamil means “comprehensive; encompassing”. In Urdu: جامع، شامل. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Shamil a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Shamil is a boy’s name.

Is Shamil a Muslim name?

Yes. Shamil is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Active participle of shamila, to comprise and encompass (Lane).

How do you pronounce Shamil?

Say it “shaa-mil”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Shamil in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Shamil is written شامل. In its original script: شَامِل.

What are other spellings of Shamil?

Shamil is also spelled Shaamil.

Who is a famous person named Shamil?

Imam Shamil, leader of the Caucasian resistance

Is the meaning of Shamil verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.