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Samiullah

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Meaning

One who hears God

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic Attribute of Allah

Regional Usage

South Asia

Global Spellings

Arabic سميولا
Urdu سمیع اللہ
Persian سمیع الله
Bengali সামিউল্লাহ
Pashto سمیع الله

Alternate Spellings

The name Samiullah is a classic masculine title rooted in Arabic tradition. It carries a divine connection, translating essentially to 'One who hears God'. This bestows a sense of spiritual protection upon the bearer.

While popular in Arabic regions, Samiullah has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Samiullah is a compound of "sami" (from the root s-m-w, or in a related sense "hearing") and "Allah."

Reference Profile

Etymology

A compound of sami' ('hearer') and Allah. Samiullah means 'hearer of God.'

Islamic Significance

A compound built on as-Sami' ('the All-Hearing'), one of the names of Allah.

Quranic Connection

Ibrahim and Ismail close their prayer at the Kaaba with it: 'Indeed, You are the Hearing, the Knowing' (2:127).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across South Asian Muslim communities.