ثمينة

Samina

girlArabic, South Asian pronunciation

Samina is a Muslim girl name meaning “Precious, valuable”.

MeaningPrecious, valuable
GenderGirl
OriginArabic, South Asian pronunciation
Arabic spellingثمينة
Pronunciationsah-MEE-nah
Arabic rootث م ن (th-m-n) — price, value
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Samina

Samina is the South Asian form of the Arabic Thamīna, meaning precious or of great value. In Urdu the Arabic letter thāʾ is pronounced as 's', so ثمینہ is spoken and spelled Samina. It was a very popular girls' name in Pakistan from the 1960s to the 1980s and is borne by many well-known Pakistani women, including actress Samina Peerzada.

Is Samina a Muslim name?

Yes. Samina is a Muslim name, the Urdu pronunciation of Arabic Thamina (precious). It is widely used by Muslim families in Pakistan and India.

Where is the name Samina used?

Very common in Pakistan and among Muslims in India, especially for women born in the later 20th century.

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Spellings and variants of Samina

SameenaThaminaThameenaSaminah

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Samina mean?

Samina means 'Precious, valuable'. It comes from Arabic, South Asian pronunciation.

Is Samina a Muslim name?

Yes. Samina is a Muslim name, the Urdu pronunciation of Arabic Thamina (precious). It is widely used by Muslim families in Pakistan and India.

How do you write Samina in Arabic?

Samina is written ثمينة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Samina?

Samina is pronounced sah-MEE-nah.

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