Sama

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Pronounced sah-MAH /sɑːˈmɑː/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Sama, 'sky; heaven; the heavens.' Usually a girl's name in Arabic; used here for a boy, which we flag honestly. A serene, celestial name.Low

In 30 seconds: A celestial name: Sama means 'sky; heaven' in Arabic (said 'sah-MAH'). Usually a girl's name — we flag the cross-sex lean honestly.

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MeaningFrom the Arabic Sama, 'sky; heaven; the heavens.' Usually a girl's name in Arabic; used here for a boy, which we flag honestly. A serene, celestial name.

History & Origin

Sama comes from the Arabic for 'sky; heaven; the heavens.' It is usually a girl's name in Arabic; used here for a boy, it runs against the usual grain, which we flag honestly — a serene, uncommon name, rare in the U.S. (said 'sah-MAH').

For boys it appears only extremely rarely in the U.S. Rare, celestial, and cross-sex here.

Did you know? Sama is Arabic for 'sky; heaven' — usually a girl's name in Arabic; used here for a boy, which we flag honestly (said 'sah-MAH').

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References — Sama — Arabic Sama, 'sky; heaven'

Variations

SamaaSamahSema

Nicknames

SamMa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sama mean?

Sama is Arabic for 'sky; heaven; the heavens.'

How do you pronounce Sama?

It's said sah-MAH /sɑːˈmɑː/ — two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Sama a boy or girl name?

Sama is usually a girl's name in Arabic; used here for a boy, which we flag honestly.

How popular is Sama?

Sama is an extremely rare name for boys in the U.S.