Girl name
Şamile name meaning
“encompassing; comprehensive, inclusive”
Şamile means “encompassing,” “comprehensive,” or “inclusive.” It comes from Arabic shāmila, the feminine form of shāmil, and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. Its masculine counterpart is Şamil. A book covering every aspect of a subject offers a concrete illustration of the breadth expressed by the name.
What does Şamile mean?
Encompassing; comprehensive, inclusive
In Turkish: kapsayan; geniş kapsamlı, kuşatıcı
Şamile conveys comprehensiveness and the inclusion of a whole. The Turkish expression şamil olmak illustrates the related adjective in use. The name is directly connected with Şamil, and its breadth is primarily abstract: it concerns encompassing different parts or circumstances rather than simply being physically large.
Origin of the name Şamile
From Arabic shāmila, the feminine of shāmil, ‘including, encompassing’. It is the feminine counterpart of Şamil.
How to pronounce Şamile
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃamile/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | شامله |
| Arabic | شاملة |
Is Şamile a girl’s name?
Yes, Şamile is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Şamile does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Şamile
What is the meaning of Şamile?
Şamile means “encompassing; comprehensive, inclusive”. From Arabic shāmila, the feminine of shāmil, ‘including, encompassing’. It is the feminine counterpart of Şamil.
Is Şamile a girl’s name?
Yes, Şamile is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Şamile in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şamile nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şamile?
Şamile is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Şamile have?
Şamile has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Şamile?
Şamile 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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