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Sama

/sah-MAH/

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Girl

Meaning

Sky

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic سما
Urdu سماء
Persian سما
Bengali সামা
Pashto سما
Capturing elegance and depth, Sama stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Sky', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Sama, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Sama comes from the Arabic root s-m-w, meaning "to be high" or "elevated." It is translated as "sky" or "heaven," a word used throughout the Quran in descriptions of creation.

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Etymology

From the Arabic سماء (sama), 'sky, heaven.'

Islamic Significance

The creation of the heavens (sama) is described repeatedly throughout the Quran as a sign of Allah's power.

Quranic Connection

Appears throughout the Quran, for example in 2:29.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.