Boy name
Cemşit name meaning
“radiant Jam; shining Cem”
Cemşit means “radiant Jam” or “shining Cem.” It is a Turkish form of Persian Jamshid, combining the ancient name Jam with an element expressing radiance. Used for boys in Türkiye, it recalls the legendary Iranian king Jamshid and the cup associated with him in classical poetry.
What does Cemşit mean?
Radiant Jam; shining Cem
In Turkish: ışıldayan Cem; parlak Cem
Cemşit is associated with Jamshid, the legendary ruler of Iranian epic tradition. His portrayal in the Shahnameh also informed classical Turkish poetry, where he evokes magnificence, kingship, and the cup of Jam. Cem, Cemşid, and Cemşit share this narrative background, which belongs to Iranian rather than Turkic epic.
Origin of the name Cemşit
The Turkish form of Persian Jamshīd. The name combines Jam, continuing the ancient Iranian name Yima, with an inherited element expressing radiance or brightness.
How to pronounce Cemşit
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /d͡ʒemʃit/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | جمشيد |
Is Cemşit a boy’s name?
Yes, Cemşit is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Cemşit does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
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Names with related meanings
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- Siraç♂A light-giving lamp or lantern
- Ateş♂Flame, heat and light produced by burning
- Aydın♂Bright, illuminated
- Nurullah♂God's light
- Nuri♂Of light
- Nurettin♂Light of the faith or religion
- Duha♂♀Forenoon
- Ziya♂Light
- Enver♂Brighter, radiant and full of light
FAQ about the name Cemşit
What is the meaning of Cemşit?
Cemşit means “radiant Jam; shining Cem”. The Turkish form of Persian Jamshīd. The name combines Jam, continuing the ancient Iranian name Yima, with an inherited element expressing radiance or brightness.
Is Cemşit a boy’s name?
Yes, Cemşit is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Cemşit in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Cemşit nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Cemşit?
Cemşit is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Cemşit have?
Cemşit has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Cemşit?
Cemşit does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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