Samiullah
Samiullah is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, South Asian compound origin, meaning “One whom God hears”.
| Meaning | One whom God hears |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, South Asian compound |
| Written as | سميع الله |
| Pronunciation | sah-mee-ool-LAH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, Afghanistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Samiullah
Samiullah brings together samīʿ, meaning hearing or attentive, and Allah. It is usually understood as one whom God hears, a way of praying that the child's own prayers will always find an answer. Al-Samīʿ, the All-Hearing, is also one of the divine names. Compound names of this kind are very characteristic of Pakistan and Afghanistan, where Samiullah is a familiar name across many generations.
Is Samiullah a Muslim name?
Samiullah is built from Arabic words; its root appears often in the Quran, including the divine name al-Samīʿ: 'and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Seeing' (Quran 42:11).
How popular is Samiullah?
Pashtun families in particular favour it, and it is very widespread in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Gifts with the name Samiullah
- Samiullah name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Samiullah baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Samiullah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Samiullah mean?
Samiullah means 'One whom God hears'. It is of Arabic, South Asian compound origin.
Is Samiullah a Muslim name?
Samiullah is built from Arabic words; its root appears often in the Quran, including the divine name al-Samīʿ: 'and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Seeing' (Quran 42:11).
How do you pronounce Samiullah?
Samiullah is pronounced sah-mee-ool-LAH.
Is Samiullah a boy or girl name?
Samiullah is usually a boy name.