Unisex name
Sami name meaning
“exalted, elevated in rank”
Sami is a name used for both boys and girls and, in Arabic naming, comes from sāmī, meaning exalted or elevated in rank. Sammy is a spelling variant. That form can also serve as a short form of the Hebrew name Samuel and therefore have a separate origin.
What does Sami mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Sami
In Arabic naming, Sami comes from sāmī, meaning elevated or exalted. The variant Sammy can also be a short form of Hebrew Samuel and have a separate origin.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Asma ul-Husna (99 Names of God) |
| Starts with | S · Sa |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Sami in Islam and the Quran
Sami 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 Sami
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sami, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Sami: exalted, elevated in rank
- Maulana: our lord, our protector
- Risyad: guidance; direction to the right path
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Meaning of each word
- Sami: exalted, elevated in rank
- Raihan: a fragrant aromatic plant
- Hayatul: life, living
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Sami Akbar
Meaning of each word
- Sami: exalted, elevated in rank
- Akbar: greater, greatest
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Meaning of each word
- Nuruddin: light of the faith
- Sami: exalted, elevated in rank
- Mubarak: endowed with blessings
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Sami Arsad
Meaning of each word
- Sami: exalted, elevated in rank
- Arsad: better guided, sounder in judgement
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Sami Nashrullah Risyad
Meaning of each word
- Sami: exalted, elevated in rank
- Nashrullah: help or victory from God
- Risyad: guidance; direction to the right path
How to pronounce Sami
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sami/ |
| Arabic script | سامي |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦩꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮙᮤ |
Is Sami a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sami is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Sami ranks #643 among unisex names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Sami
Names with related meanings
- Sri♀Splendor, beauty, prosperity
- Agus♂Great, venerable
- Ali♂Exalted, high in rank
- Bambang♂A young nobleman or warrior
- Agung♂Great, exalted, majestic
- Adi♂Excellent, foremost, noble
- Wibowo♂Authority, dignity, grandeur
- Maulana♂Our lord, our protector
- Effendi♂Sir, a respectful designation
- Agustina♀Venerable, worthy of respect
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Mulyadi♂Noble and excellent
Famous people named Sami
- Abd. Sami' · b. 1964
- Sami Muhamad · b. 1993
FAQ about the name Sami
What is the meaning of Sami?
Sami means exalted, elevated in rank. In Arabic naming, Sami comes from sāmī, meaning elevated or exalted. The variant Sammy can also be a short form of Hebrew Samuel and have a separate origin.
Is Sami a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sami is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sami?
Sami is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Sami in the Quran?
Sami does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Sami have?
Sami has 2 syllables (Sa-mi) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Sami?
Sami ranks #643 among unisex names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Sami?
Other spellings: Sammy.
What full names go well with Sami?
Some ideas: Sami Maulana Risyad; Sami Raihan Hayatul; Sami Akbar.
Famous people named Sami?
Notable people named Sami include Abd. Sami', Sami Muhamad.
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