Sumayyah

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Girl

Meaning

High above

Origin

Arabic

Global Spellings

Arabic سمية
Urdu سمیہ
Persian سمیه
Turkish Sümeyye
Bengali সুমাইয়া
Pashto سمیه

Alternate Spellings

Sumayyah is a feminine title rich in history, originating from Arabic roots. The name holds the profound meaning of 'High above', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Sumayyah is the name of Sumayyah bint Khabbat, remembered as the first martyr in the history of Islam, killed for refusing to renounce her faith.