Summayyah
Summayyah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Name of Sumayya, first martyr of Islam”.
| Meaning | Name of Sumayya, first martyr of Islam |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | سمية |
| Pronunciation | soo-MAY-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Nigeria, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Summayyah
Summayyah is an uncommon spelling of Sumayyah in which the doubling falls on the m instead of the y. It is still the same name, the one carried by Sumayya bint Khayyāṭ, whose son ʿAmmār ibn Yāsir became a Companion and who herself was the first martyr in Islam's history. Sumayyah is the standard form, yet this alternative spelling does crop up from time to time.
Is Summayyah a Muslim name?
Summayyah is an alternative spelling of Sumayyah and honours the woman remembered as Islam's first martyr.
How popular is Summayyah?
It appears now and then in Nigeria, Pakistan and the diaspora, though Sumayyah is far more usual.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Summayyah mean?
Summayyah means 'Name of Sumayya, first martyr of Islam'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Summayyah a Muslim name?
Summayyah is an alternative spelling of Sumayyah and honours the woman remembered as Islam's first martyr.
How do you pronounce Summayyah?
Summayyah is pronounced soo-MAY-yah.
Is Summayyah a boy or girl name?
Summayyah is usually a girl name.