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سميع الله

Samiullah

boyArabic, South Asian compound

Samiullah is a Muslim boy name meaning “Heard by God; God's attentive one”.

MeaningHeard by God; God's attentive one
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, South Asian compound
Arabic spellingسميع الله
Pronunciationsah-mee-ool-LAH
Arabic rootس م ع (s-m-ʿ) — to hear
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Samiullah

Samiullah joins samīʿ (hearing, attentive) with Allah. It is usually explained as 'one whom God hears', expressing the hope that the child's prayers will be answered. Al-Samīʿ, the All-Hearing, is also a divine name. Compound names of this type are very typical of Pakistan and Afghanistan, where Samiullah is common.

Is Samiullah a Muslim name?

Yes. Samiullah is a Muslim name built from Arabic words, widely used in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Is Samiullah in the Quran?

The root s-m-ʿ appears often in the Quran, including the divine name al-Samīʿ: 'and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Seeing' (Quran 42:11).

Where is the name Samiullah used?

Very common in Pakistan and Afghanistan, especially among Pashtun families.

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Spellings and variants of Samiullah

Sami UllahSamiullaSamee Ullah

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More boy names like Samiullah

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Samiullah mean?

Samiullah means 'Heard by God; God's attentive one'. It comes from Arabic, South Asian compound.

Is Samiullah a Muslim name?

Yes. Samiullah is a Muslim name built from Arabic words, widely used in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

How do you write Samiullah in Arabic?

Samiullah is written سميع الله in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Samiullah?

Samiullah is pronounced sah-mee-ool-LAH.

Is Samiullah mentioned in the Quran?

The root s-m-ʿ appears often in the Quran, including the divine name al-Samīʿ: 'and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Seeing' (Quran 42:11).

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