Shamma as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Shamma

What is the meaning of the name Shamma ?

The baby name Shamma is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SHAM-mah (IPA: /ˈʃæmə/; Arabic approximation: [ʃamma]).

Shamma is Arabic in Origin.

Shamma is a cross-cultural given name with Arabic and Hebrew paths. In Arabic, it likely derives from the root sh-m-m (“to smell”), with shamma meaning “a whiff” or “fragrance”; it can also be associated with shāmah (شامة), “a beauty mark.” As a feminine name it is especially popular in the Gulf (UAE, Qatar, Oman), borne by contemporary figures such as Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan Al Nahyan, and appears across the wider Arab world and diaspora.

In Hebrew/Aramaic contexts, Shamma (often spelled Shammah, שַׁמָּה) is a masculine biblical name. Notable bearers include Shammah son of Agee, one of King David’s mighty men (2 Samuel 23). Etymology points to the root š-m-m, “to be desolate/astonished,” giving meanings like “astonishment” or “waste.” Variants and transliterations include Shama, Shammah, and Shemma; usage and gender depend on community and tradition.