Boy name
Samin name meaning
“precious, valuable”
Samin is a masculine name commonly linked, in one derivation, to Arabic thamīn, meaning precious or valuable. This explanation treats Samin as an adaptation of that Arabic word. The Javanese name Samin may have a separate history, so the meaning precious belongs to this particular Arabic derivation.
What does Samin mean?
Precious, valuable
In Indonesian: berharga, bernilai tinggi
Origin and cultural usage of Samin
In one naming derivation, Samin adapts Arabic thamīn, meaning precious or valuable. The Javanese name Samin may have a separate history.
Samin in Islam and the Quran
Samin 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 Samin
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /samin/ |
| Arabic script | ثمين |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦩꦶꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮙᮤᮔ᮪ |
Is Samin a boy’s name?
Yes, Samin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 92% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Samin ranks #1,496 among boy names in our data sample (13 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Samin
- Saman♂Abundance, prosperity
- Sami♂♀Exalted, elevated in rank
- Samiun♂One who hears
- Simin♂Silvery, made of silver
- Sarmin♂Essence
- Samir♂Companion for evening conversation
- Said♂Happy, fortunate
- Salim♂Healthy, safe, free from defects
- Simon♂He has heard
- Sani♂Exalted, splendid
- Salman♂Safe and free from defects
- Samad♂The one on whom all depend
Famous people named Samin
- Samin Surosentiko · b. 1859
- Samin · b. 1964
- Samin Barkah
- Samin Saman
- Samin Sinaga
- Samin Sony Caferthain Koa · b. 2000
FAQ about the name Samin
What is the meaning of Samin?
Samin means precious, valuable. In one naming derivation, Samin adapts Arabic thamīn, meaning precious or valuable. The Javanese name Samin may have a separate history.
Is Samin a boy’s name?
Yes, Samin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 92% of bearers are male.
Is the name Samin in the Quran?
Samin does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Samin have?
Samin has 2 syllables (Sa-min) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Samin?
Samin ranks #1,496 among boy names in our data sample (13 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Samin?
Notable people named Samin include Samin Surosentiko, Samin, Samin Barkah.
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