Boy name
Sammy name meaning
“exalted, elevated in rank”
Sammy is a masculine name meaning “exalted” or “elevated in rank” when used as a variant of Arabic Sami. Its source in that usage is Arabic sāmī, meaning “elevated” or “exalted”. Sammy can also be a short form of Hebrew Samuel, giving the same spelling a separate origin.
What does Sammy mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Sammy
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.
Sammy in Islam and the Quran
Sammy 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 Sammy
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sammy, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Sammy: exalted, elevated in rank
- Rafa: harmony and well-being
- Makbul: accepted, approved
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Sammy Nurali Mustaqpirin
Meaning of each word
- Sammy: exalted, elevated in rank
- Nurali: light and exaltedness
- Mustaqpirin: those who seek forgiveness
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Sammy Zulfan
Meaning of each word
- Sammy: exalted, elevated in rank
- Zulfan: closeness, intimacy
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Meaning of each word
- Najmuddin: star of the faith
- Sammy: exalted, elevated in rank
- Asyhari: associated with Ash'ar
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Sammy Yusup
Meaning of each word
- Sammy: exalted, elevated in rank
- Yusup: may God add
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Sammy Bachir Ubaidillah
Meaning of each word
- Sammy: exalted, elevated in rank
- Bachir: bearer of glad tidings
- Ubaidillah: servant of God, in diminutive form
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How to pronounce Sammy
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sami/ |
| Arabic script | سامي |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦩ꧀ꦩꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮙ᮪ᮙᮤ |
Is Sammy a boy’s name?
Yes, Sammy is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Sammy ranks #4,487 among boy names in our data sample (4 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 Sammy
Names with related meanings
- 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
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Mulyadi♂Noble and excellent
- Syarif♂Honourable, noble, distinguished
- Karim♂Generous, noble, honourable
Famous people named Sammy
- Sammy Simorangkir · b. 1982
- Sammy Notaslimboy · b. 1976
- Sammy Tanoko · b. 1974
FAQ about the name Sammy
What is the meaning of Sammy?
Sammy 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 Sammy a boy’s name?
Yes, Sammy is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sammy?
Sammy is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Sammy in the Quran?
Sammy does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Sammy have?
Sammy has 2 syllables (Sam-my) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Sammy?
Sammy ranks #4,487 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Sammy?
Other spellings: Sami.
What full names go well with Sammy?
Some ideas: Sammy Rafa Makbul; Sammy Nurali Mustaqpirin; Sammy Zulfan.
Famous people named Sammy?
Notable people named Sammy include Sammy Simorangkir, Sammy Notaslimboy, Sammy Tanoko.
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