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Samiha

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Meaning

Generous

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic سميحة
Urdu سمیحہ
Persian سمیها
Bengali সামিহা
Pashto سمیعه
Capturing elegance and depth, Samiha stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Generous', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Samiha comes from the same Arabic root s-m-h as Samah, meaning "generous."

Reference Profile

Etymology

The feminine form of Sameh, from the Arabic root س-م-ح (s-m-ḥ, 'to be tolerant, generous'). Samiha means 'tolerant, generous.'

Islamic Significance

Samahah ('easy generosity') is praised in the Sunnah: tradition records the Prophet asking mercy for the person who is lenient when he sells, when he buys, and when he asks for what he is owed.

Cultural / Regional Usage

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