Samiyya
Samiyya is a Muslim girl name meaning “Elevated, exalted, lofty”.
| Meaning | Elevated, exalted, lofty |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | سامية |
| Pronunciation | SAH-mee-yah |
| Arabic root | س م و (s-m-w) — to be high, to rise |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Samiyya
Samiyya is a less common transliteration of Sāmiya, the feminine of Sami. The doubled y imitates the Arabic ending -iyya, but the standard name has a single y sound. It shares the meaning of loftiness with samā' (sky) and is the same name as Samia and Samiya.
Is Samiyya a Muslim name?
Yes. Samiyya is a spelling of the Arabic Muslim name Samia, meaning exalted.
Where is the name Samiyya used?
An occasional spelling, mostly among English-speaking South Asian families.
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Spellings and variants of Samiyya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Samiyya mean?
Samiyya means 'Elevated, exalted, lofty'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Samiyya a Muslim name?
Yes. Samiyya is a spelling of the Arabic Muslim name Samia, meaning exalted.
How do you write Samiyya in Arabic?
Samiyya is written سامية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Samiyya?
Samiyya is pronounced SAH-mee-yah.