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Samah

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How to Pronounce Samah

Pronounced SAH-mah /ˈsɑ.mɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic samah, 'generosity; forgiveness; magnanimity; open-handedness'Low

In 30 seconds: Generosity; forgiveness; magnanimity: Samah is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'SAH-mah').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic samah, 'generosity; forgiveness; magnanimity; open-handedness'
U.S. rank (2025)#11749 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 439
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719782025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Samah comes from the Arabic samah, 'generosity; forgiveness; magnanimity; open-handedness'. A crisp, classic name (said 'SAH-mah').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking families. Rare, generosity-and-forgiveness at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Samah means 'generosity; forgiveness; magnanimity' in Arabic — a crisp, gracious name (said 'SAH-mah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Samah — Arabic etymology

Variations

SamaahSamha

Nicknames

Sama

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Samah mean?

Samah is Arabic for 'generosity; forgiveness; magnanimity'.

How do you pronounce Samah?

It's said SAH-mah /ˈsɑ.mɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Samah a boy or girl name?

Samah is a girl's name.

How popular is Samah?

Samah is a very rare name in the U.S.

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