Sumeja
Sumeja is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, Bosnian form origin, meaning “Name of Sumayya, first martyr of Islam”.
| Meaning | Name of Sumayya, first martyr of Islam |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Bosnian form |
| Written as | سمية |
| Pronunciation | SOO-meh-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Balkans |
Meaning and origin of Sumeja
Sumeja is the Bosnian way of writing Sumayya. Bosnian uses the letter j for the sound English writes as y, and the double yy of the Arabic is reduced to a single j, which produces Sumeja. The name is a favourite for Bosniak girls. Just like the original, it pays tribute to Sumayya bint Khayyāṭ, who is remembered as the first martyr of Islam.
Is Sumeja a Muslim name?
Sumeja is how Bosniaks write Sumayya, and it carries that name's deep roots in the earliest days of Islam.
How popular is Sumeja?
It is popular in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sandžak and among Bosniak families abroad, while Turks use Sümeyye.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sumeja mean?
Sumeja means 'Name of Sumayya, first martyr of Islam'. It is of Arabic, Bosnian form origin.
Is Sumeja a Muslim name?
Sumeja is how Bosniaks write Sumayya, and it carries that name's deep roots in the earliest days of Islam.
How do you pronounce Sumeja?
Sumeja is pronounced SOO-meh-yah.
Is Sumeja a boy or girl name?
Sumeja is usually a girl name.