Samaya
Samaya is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Time; sacred vow”.
| Meaning | Time; sacred vow |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | समय |
| Pronunciation | suh-MAH-yah |
| Tradition | Hindu, Buddhist |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Samaya
In Sanskrit samaya has several meanings, including 'time', 'agreement' and 'sacred commitment', and in everyday Hindi samay simply means 'time'. In Vajrayana Buddhism samaya is the solemn bond between a student and teacher and the vows taken during initiation. As a girl's name it is used in India and among Indian families abroad, with the final -a giving it a feminine sound. It is sometimes confused with the Arabic name Samaya or Sumaya, which has a different origin.
Is Samaya a Hindu name?
For Tibetan and Vajrayana Buddhists samaya means a sacred vow of commitment to the path. For Hindu families the name usually carries the simpler sense of time.
How popular is Samaya?
An uncommon, modern-sounding girl's name in India and the diaspora.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Samaya mean?
Samaya means 'Time; sacred vow'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Samaya a Hindu name?
For Tibetan and Vajrayana Buddhists samaya means a sacred vow of commitment to the path. For Hindu families the name usually carries the simpler sense of time.
How do you pronounce Samaya?
Samaya is pronounced suh-MAH-yah.
Is Samaya a boy or girl name?
Samaya is usually a girl name.