What does Shams mean?

شمس (Sun) For example: "Shams 7arra (شمس حارة) (Hot sun)"

Where does the slang word Shams come from?

Shams is a slang term from Libya. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Libya and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Shams?

Shams can also mean: شمس (Sun / bright)

Shams

🇱🇾 Libya Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Shams definition 1

شمس (Sun)

"Shams 7arra (شمس حارة) (Hot sun)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

DEFINITION 2

Shams definition 2

شمس (Sun / bright)

"Daw ka shams (ضو كالشمس) (Bright as the sun)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇱🇾 Libya
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Shams 🇹🇩 Chad

Soleil

"Le shams tape dur (The sun beats hard)"

Shams 🇸🇩 Sudan

Shams qawiya (Strong sun)

"Al shams ta'abatni (The sun tired me out)"

🇱🇾 About Libya Slang

Libya slang captures the everyday language, street expressions, and cultural vocabulary of its people.

KASINARY has 1924 Libya slang words collected from native speakers.

Browse all Libya slang (1924 words)

🌍 "Shams" Across Africa

This word is also used in 4 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

Shams 🇹🇩 Chad

شمس - Sun

Shams 🇸🇩 Sudan

Shams qawiya (Strong sun)

Shams 🇸🇸 South Sudan

Harara shadida (Strong sun/heat)

Shams 🇪🇬 Egypt

شمس - Sun

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