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Sameeha

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Pronounced sah-MEE-hah /sæˈmiː.hɑː/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic samiha, feminine of samih, from the root s-m-h: 'generous; magnanimous; forgiving'. Generosity and forbearance are esteemed virtues in Islamic tradition, which we note respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: Sameeha means 'generous; forgiving' in Arabic (said 'sah-MEE-hah') — an open-handed virtue name.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic samiha, feminine of samih, from the root s-m-h: 'generous; magnanimous; forgiving'. Generosity and forbearance are esteemed virtues in Islamic tradition, which we note respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#14919 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 350

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819992024

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

Sameeha (Arabic Samiha) is the feminine of Samih, from the root s-m-h — 'generous; magnanimous; forgiving'. The same root gives words for tolerance and forbearance, so the name reaches past gift-giving into a whole disposition. Generosity is a prized virtue in Islamic tradition, which we note respectfully (said 'sah-MEE-hah').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for girls. Rare, warm, and virtue-rooted.

Did you know? The Arabic root behind Sameeha, s-m-h, covers both generosity and forgiveness — giving freely, and letting go freely. It's a name for an open hand and an open heart, which we note respectfully.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Sameeha — Arabic Samiha, feminine of Samih, root s-m-h 'generous; forgiving'

Variations

SamihaSameehSamihah

Nicknames

SamiMeeha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sameeha mean?

Sameeha is Arabic for 'generous; magnanimous; forgiving' — the feminine of Sameeh.

How do you pronounce Sameeha?

It's said sah-MEE-hah /sæˈmiː.hɑː/ — three beats, stress on the middle.

Is Sameeha a boy or girl name?

Sameeha is a girl's name; Sameeh is the masculine form.

How popular is Sameeha?

Sameeha is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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