Samiyya
Samiyya is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Exalted, lofty”.
| Meaning | Exalted, lofty |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | سامية |
| Pronunciation | SAH-mee-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Samiyya
Samiyya is a less frequent way of writing Sāmiya, the feminine of Sami, meaning exalted. The doubled y copies the look of the Arabic ending -iyya, although the standard name is pronounced with a single y sound. It shares the idea of loftiness with samā', the sky, both coming from a root about rising high. It is the very same name as Samia and Samiya.
Is Samiyya a Muslim name?
As a variant spelling of Samia, Samiyya is an Arabic Muslim girl's name expressing the hope of a lofty, exalted character.
How popular is Samiyya?
It is an occasional spelling, found mostly among English-speaking South Asian families.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Samiyya mean?
Samiyya means 'Exalted, lofty'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Samiyya a Muslim name?
As a variant spelling of Samia, Samiyya is an Arabic Muslim girl's name expressing the hope of a lofty, exalted character.
How do you pronounce Samiyya?
Samiyya is pronounced SAH-mee-yah.
Is Samiyya a boy or girl name?
Samiyya is usually a girl name.