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In Arabic, Sham is a poetic and historical name referring to the Levant region or Greater Syria, often associated with the sun or the left side. It is also used in Sanskrit contexts meaning peace or tranquility. In the United States, it remains an extremely rare choice, often reflecting specific cultural heritage.
About 25 girls were named Sham in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A central character in the historical novel King of the Wind · King of the Wind
