Samsam
Samsam is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Sharp, unbending sword”.
| Meaning | Sharp, unbending sword |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | صمصام |
| Pronunciation | sam-SAAM |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Iran |
Meaning and origin of Samsam
Samsam, or Ṣamṣām, is an old Arabic word for a keen blade that will not bend. By extension it describes a brave and resolute man. It was once used as an honorific title; one tenth-century Buyid ruler, for instance, was known as Ṣamṣām al-Dawla. Nowadays few boys receive it, but it is a genuine name, found mostly in South Asia and among Shia families, and it has a bold, strong sound.
Is Samsam a Muslim name?
Meaning a sharp sword, Samsam is an Arabic boy's name that some Muslim parents in South Asia, Iran and the Arab world still choose.
How popular is Samsam?
It is uncommon and found mainly in Pakistan, India and Iran.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Samsam mean?
Samsam means 'Sharp, unbending sword'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Samsam a Muslim name?
Meaning a sharp sword, Samsam is an Arabic boy's name that some Muslim parents in South Asia, Iran and the Arab world still choose.
How do you pronounce Samsam?
Samsam is pronounced sam-SAAM.
Is Samsam a boy or girl name?
Samsam is usually a boy name.