Sama
Sama is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Sky, heaven”.
| Meaning | Sky, heaven |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | سماء |
| Pronunciation | sah-MAH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, Egypt, Gulf States, Iraq |
Meaning and origin of Sama
Sama is the Arabic word for the sky, coming from a root about height and loftiness. As a girl's name it brings to mind openness, beauty and elevation. People sometimes mix it up with Samaa', meaning listening, as in Sufi music, but that is a different word from a different root. Most families who pick Sama have the sky in mind.
Is Sama a Muslim name?
Sama is an Arabic name meaning sky, a word that appears many times in the Quran, for example: 'who made the earth a resting place for you and the sky a canopy' (Quran 2:22).
How popular is Sama?
Families in Syria, Jordan, Palestine, Egypt and the Gulf love it, and it is catching on with Arab families living abroad.
Gifts with the name Sama
- Sama name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Sama baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Sama
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sama mean?
Sama means 'Sky, heaven'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Sama a Muslim name?
Sama is an Arabic name meaning sky, a word that appears many times in the Quran, for example: 'who made the earth a resting place for you and the sky a canopy' (Quran 2:22).
How do you pronounce Sama?
Sama is pronounced sah-MAH.
Is Sama a boy or girl name?
Sama is usually a girl name.