Boy name
Cimşit name meaning
“Radiant Jam, shining king”
Cimşit means “radiant Jam” or “shining king” and is a masculine name in Türkiye. It is a Turkish pronunciation of Persian Jamshid, combining Jam with an element meaning “radiant.” Its concrete literary association is the legendary king Jamshid, whose splendid court appears in Persian storytelling.
What does Cimşit mean?
Radiant Jam, shining king
In Turkish: Parlak Cem, ışıldayan hükümdar
Cimşit is a masculine name connected with Jamshid, the legendary ruler of Iranian tradition. In the Shahnameh, Jamshid is associated with splendid kingship and civilization. The name shares a literary background with Turkish Cem and Cemşid, combining the radiance expressed by its second element with royal associations.
Origin of the name Cimşit
It is a Turkish pronunciation variant of Persian Jamshid. Jamshid combines Jam, continuing the ancient Iranian name Yima, with shid, meaning “radiant” or “shining.”
How to pronounce Cimşit
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /d͡ʒimʃit/ |
Is Cimşit a boy’s name?
Yes, Cimşit is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Cimşit does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Cimşit
Names with related meanings
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- Alaz♂Flame, a rising tongue of fire
- 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 Cimşit
What is the meaning of Cimşit?
Cimşit means “Radiant Jam, shining king”. It is a Turkish pronunciation variant of Persian Jamshid. Jamshid combines Jam, continuing the ancient Iranian name Yima, with shid, meaning “radiant” or “shining.”
Is Cimşit a boy’s name?
Yes, Cimşit is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Cimşit in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Cimşit nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Cimşit?
Cimşit is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Cimşit have?
Cimşit has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Cimşit?
Cimşit 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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