Girl name
Samia name meaning
“lofty, exalted”
Samia is a feminine name from Arabic sāmiyah, meaning lofty or exalted. The source word is the feminine form of sāmī, which means high or lofty. This relationship between the two Arabic forms explains both the feminine usage of Samia and the meaning associated with it.
What does Samia mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Samia
Samia comes from Arabic sāmiyah, the feminine form of sāmī, meaning lofty or exalted.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Samia in Islam and the Quran
Samia 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.
How to pronounce Samia
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /samia/ |
| Arabic script | سامية |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦩꦶꦲ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮙᮤᮃ |
Is Samia a girl’s name?
Yes, Samia is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Samia ranks #2,783 among girl names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Samia
- Sania♀Exalted, radiant
- Satia♂♀Faithful and true
- Sami♂♀Exalted, elevated in rank
- Samira♀Companion in evening conversation
- Sari♀Essential substance
- Setia♂♀Steadfast in loyalty
- Sofia♀Wisdom and sound judgment
- Salma♀Safe, free from harm
- Sapta♂♀The number seven
- Sasmita♂♀A subtle signal or meaningful sign
- Safira♀Sapphire gemstone
- Sagita♀Music, song
Names with related meanings
- Sri♀Splendor, beauty, prosperity
- Agustina♀Venerable, worthy of respect
- Diah♀Young woman
- Dyah♀An honorific for young people
- Andi♂♀An honorific of nobility
- Mulyani♀Noble, of high worth
- Sarah♀Princess, noblewoman
- Maharani♀Great queen, queen consort
- Azizah♀Esteemed, cherished, strong
- Agustin♀Venerable, worthy of respect
- Mulia♂♀Exalted and esteemed
- Mulyana♂♀Noble and dignified
FAQ about the name Samia
What is the meaning of Samia?
Samia means lofty, exalted. Samia comes from Arabic sāmiyah, the feminine form of sāmī, meaning lofty or exalted.
Is Samia a girl’s name?
Yes, Samia is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Samia?
Samia is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Samia in the Quran?
Samia does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Samia have?
Samia has 3 syllables (Sa-mi-a) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Samia?
Samia ranks #2,783 among girl names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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