Girl name
Saimah name meaning
“one who observes fasting”
Saimah is a feminine name commonly linked to Arabic ṣāʾimah and meaning one who observes fasting. The Arabic source word is the feminine term for someone who fasts. In this derivation, Saimah is an Indonesian rendering of that word, carrying its meaning into the name.
What does Saimah mean?
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Saimah
Probably an Indonesian rendering of Arabic ṣāʾimah, the feminine term for someone who fasts.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Saimah in Islam and the Quran
Saimah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Saimah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Saimah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Saimah Musdalifah Fatima
Meaning of each word
- Saimah: one who observes fasting
- Musdalifah: name of a stopping place during Hajj
- Fatima: one who weans a child
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Meaning of each word
- Saimah: one who observes fasting
- Maisaroh: ease, comfortable circumstances
- Hidayanti: guidance toward goodness
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Saimah Reski
Meaning of each word
- Saimah: one who observes fasting
- Reski: sustenance, provision
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Meaning of each word
- Rasyidah: wise, rightly guided
- Saimah: one who observes fasting
- Khairani: associated with goodness
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Saimah Hikmawati
Meaning of each word
- Saimah: one who observes fasting
- Hikmawati: a woman possessing wisdom
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Meaning of each word
- Saimah: one who observes fasting
- Nisa: women
- Zakia: pure, pure-hearted
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How to pronounce Saimah
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /saimah/ |
| Arabic script | صائمة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦲꦶꦩꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮄᮙᮂ |
Is Saimah a girl’s name?
Yes, Saimah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Saimah ranks #2,622 among girl names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Saimah
- Saidah♀Happy, fortunate
- Salmah♀Safe, free from harm
- Salimah♀Safe, healthy, sound
- Sailah♀Woman who asks or supplicates
- Sarah♀Princess, noblewoman
- Salma♀Safe, free from harm
- Saadah♀Happiness, well-being
- Salamah♀Safety, freedom from harm
- Sakinah♀Inward serenity
- Sadiyah♀Fortunate and happy
- Sarifah♀Noble, honourable
- Salmiah♀Safe
Names with related meanings
- Astuti♀Praise, an expression of reverence
- Setia♂♀Steadfast in loyalty
- Setiawati♀A loyal woman
- Christina♀Follower of Christ
- Kristina♀Follower of Christ
- Mutia♀Obedient, dutiful
- Setya♂♀Faithful, steadfast in truth
- Hanifah♀Steadfast in upright faith
- Setyawati♀Faithful woman
- Subekti♂♀Good devotion
- Setyowati♀One possessing faithfulness
- Christine♀One who believes in Christ
Famous people named Saimah
- Saimah · b. 1959
FAQ about the name Saimah
What is the meaning of Saimah?
Saimah means one who observes fasting. Probably an Indonesian rendering of Arabic ṣāʾimah, the feminine term for someone who fasts.
Is Saimah a girl’s name?
Yes, Saimah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Saimah?
Saimah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Saimah in the Quran?
Saimah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Saimah have?
Saimah has 2 syllables (Sai-mah) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Saimah?
Saimah ranks #2,622 among girl names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Saimah?
Some ideas: Saimah Musdalifah Fatima; Saimah Maisaroh Hidayanti; Saimah Reski.
Famous people named Saimah?
Notable people named Saimah include Saimah.
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