Siham
Siham is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Arrows”.
| Meaning | Arrows |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | سهام |
| Pronunciation | si-HAAM |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | North Africa, Egypt, Levant |
Meaning and origin of Siham
Siham is the plural of sahm, an arrow, from the Arabic root s-h-m. For a girl's name, the picture is poetic: Arabic love poetry often speaks of the arrows shot by a single glance. The same word can also mean shares or allotted portions. North Africa, Egypt and the Levant have all used Siham for generations, so it feels both classic and familiar there.
Is Siham a Muslim name?
An Arabic name meaning arrows, Siham is a long-standing favourite among Muslim families in Arab countries.
How popular is Siham?
It is common in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia as Sihem, Egypt as Seham, and the Levant.
Gifts with the name Siham
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Spellings and variants of Siham
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Siham mean?
Siham means 'Arrows'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Siham a Muslim name?
An Arabic name meaning arrows, Siham is a long-standing favourite among Muslim families in Arab countries.
How do you pronounce Siham?
Siham is pronounced si-HAAM.
Is Siham a boy or girl name?
Siham is usually a girl name.