Sameena
Sameena is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, Urdu usage origin, meaning “Precious, valuable”.
| Meaning | Precious, valuable |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Urdu usage |
| Written as | ثمینہ |
| Pronunciation | sah-MEE-nah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Sameena
Sameena is the feminine partner of Sameen and, in South Asian usage, goes back to the Arabic thamīna, meaning precious. The root th-m-n is about worth and value. Urdu pronunciation changes the Arabic th into an s, which gives the name its familiar sound. During the later decades of the twentieth century, a great many Pakistani and Indian girls were given it, and Samina is a frequent alternative spelling.
Is Sameena a Muslim name?
Sameena is a Muslim girl's name meaning precious, widely used in Pakistan and India.
How popular is Sameena?
Many women in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh born between the 1960s and the 1990s carry this name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sameena mean?
Sameena means 'Precious, valuable'. It is of Arabic, Urdu usage origin.
Is Sameena a Muslim name?
Sameena is a Muslim girl's name meaning precious, widely used in Pakistan and India.
How do you pronounce Sameena?
Sameena is pronounced sah-MEE-nah.
Is Sameena a boy or girl name?
Sameena is usually a girl name.