Sameena
Sameena is a Muslim girl name meaning “Precious, valuable”.
| Meaning | Precious, valuable |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Urdu usage |
| Arabic spelling | ثمینہ |
| Pronunciation | sah-MEE-nah |
| Arabic root | ث م ن (th-m-n) — price, value |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Sameena
Sameena is the feminine of Sameen and in South Asia comes from Arabic thamīna, 'precious'. The Urdu pronunciation turns the Arabic th into s. It was a very popular girl's name in Pakistan and India in the later twentieth century and is often also spelled Samina.
Is Sameena a Muslim name?
Yes. Sameena is a Muslim girl's name used widely in Pakistan and India, meaning precious.
Where is the name Sameena used?
Common in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, especially among women born from the 1960s to the 1990s.
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Spellings and variants of Sameena
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sameena mean?
Sameena means 'Precious, valuable'. It comes from Arabic, Urdu usage.
Is Sameena a Muslim name?
Yes. Sameena is a Muslim girl's name used widely in Pakistan and India, meaning precious.
How do you write Sameena in Arabic?
Sameena is written ثمینہ in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Sameena?
Sameena is pronounced sah-MEE-nah.