The baby name Shamith is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced shah-MITH (IPA: /ˈʃɑːmɪt/).
The baby name Shamith is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced shah-MITH (IPA: /ˈʃɑːmɪt/).
Shamith is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Shamith is a South Asian masculine given name deriving from Sanskrit śamita, meaning “calmed, restrained, pacified,” from the root śam- “to quiet, bring to rest,” cognate with śānti “peace.” As a personal name it conveys qualities of self-control, inner tranquility, and the power to soothe or reconcile others.
Attested as a descriptive term in classical Sanskrit and later adopted across Indo-Aryan and Dravidian languages, the name is found today in India and Sri Lanka and among the diaspora. Common variants and transliterations include Shamit, Samit, Samith, and the feminine forms Shamita and Shamitha; regional spelling reflects the use of “th” to mark an aspirated “t” (tʰ) rather than the English dental sound. The enduring appeal of Shamith lies in its peaceful meaning and approachable sound, making it a modern choice with deep linguistic roots.
Shamith is a rare name. Our records hold just 55 recorded uses, spread over 13 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| BD | 0 | #241 | 1 | 5,992 | |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| BH | 0 | #583 | 5 | 17,937 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #738 | 6 | 18,093 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #804 | 3 | 18,755 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #913 | 6 | 17,948 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,037 | 3 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,082 | 11 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,169 | 10 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,689 | 3 | 28,008 |
Shamith is popular in 13 countries — most recent births per country:
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