سميح

Samih

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Samih is a Muslim boy name meaning “Generous, magnanimous, forgiving”.

MeaningGenerous, magnanimous, forgiving
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingسميح
Pronunciationsah-MEEH
Arabic rootس م ح (s-m-ḥ) — to be generous, to be tolerant
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Samih

Samih describes a person who gives freely and forgives easily, from the root that also gives samāḥa (magnanimity) and tasāmuḥ (tolerance). It is a classic Arabic boy's name, used in Turkey as Semih. The feminine form is Samiha.

Is Samih a Muslim name?

Yes. Samih is an Arabic Muslim name meaning generous and forgiving.

Where is the name Samih used?

Used in the Levant and Egypt, and as Semih in Turkey.

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Spellings and variants of Samih

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Samih mean?

Samih means 'Generous, magnanimous, forgiving'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Samih a Muslim name?

Yes. Samih is an Arabic Muslim name meaning generous and forgiving.

How do you write Samih in Arabic?

Samih is written سميح in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Samih?

Samih is pronounced sah-MEEH.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.