Sameeha
Sameeha is a Muslim girl name meaning “Generous, kind, forgiving”.
| Meaning | Generous, kind, forgiving |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | سميحة |
| Pronunciation | sah-MEE-hah |
| Arabic root | س م ح (s-m-ḥ) — to be generous, to be tolerant |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Sameeha
Sameeha is a South Asian spelling of Samīḥa, the feminine of Samīḥ. The root describes open-handed generosity and an easy, forgiving nature, the same quality found in the word samāḥa (magnanimity). The name is used in the Arab world as Samiha and in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh as Sameeha.
Is Sameeha a Muslim name?
Yes. Sameeha is an Arabic Muslim name meaning generous and forgiving.
Where is the name Sameeha used?
Used in Egypt and the Levant as Samiha, in Turkey as Semiha, and in South Asia as Sameeha.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sameeha mean?
Sameeha means 'Generous, kind, forgiving'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Sameeha a Muslim name?
Yes. Sameeha is an Arabic Muslim name meaning generous and forgiving.
How do you write Sameeha in Arabic?
Sameeha is written سميحة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Sameeha?
Sameeha is pronounced sah-MEE-hah.