What does Shams mean?

Shams qawiya (Strong sun) For example: "Al shams ta'abatni (The sun tired me out)"

Where does the slang word Shams come from?

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

What are other meanings of Shams?

Shams can also mean: Shams (Sun)

Shams

🇸🇩 Sudan Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Shams definition 1

Shams qawiya (Strong sun)

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

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

DEFINITION 2

Shams definition 2

Shams (Sun)

"Inti shams hayati (You're the sun of my life)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇸🇩 Sudan
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Shams 🇹🇩 Chad

Soleil

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

Shams 🇸🇸 South Sudan

Harara shadida (Strong sun/heat)

"El shams yom da naar (The sun today is fire)"

🇸🇩 About Sudan Slang

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

KASINARY has 1947 Sudan slang words collected from native speakers.

Browse all Sudan slang (1947 words)

🌍 "Shams" Across Africa

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

Shams 🇹🇩 Chad

شمس - Sun

Shams 🇸🇸 South Sudan

Harara shadida (Strong sun/heat)

Shams 🇪🇬 Egypt

شمس - Sun

Shams 🇱🇾 Libya

شمس (Sun)

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