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Sameen

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Pronounced suh-MEEN /səˈmiːn/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic thamin ('precious; costly; of great worth'), used in Urdu and Persian as Sameen. A name of worth and value; it is used for girls in South Asia, though the underlying word is not gendered.Low

In 30 seconds: Sameen means 'precious; valuable' — from Arabic thamin, 'of great worth' (said 'suh-MEEN').
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Origin LowArabic, Urdu
MeaningFrom Arabic thamin ('precious; costly; of great worth'), used in Urdu and Persian as Sameen. A name of worth and value; it is used for girls in South Asia, though the underlying word is not gendered.
U.S. rank (2024)#14920 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 137

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919902024

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

Sameen comes from Arabic thamin, 'precious; of great worth', reaching English through Urdu and Persian use. It is given chiefly to girls in South Asian Muslim families, where its meaning is transparent: this child is treasured. A short, clean two-beat name (said 'suh-MEEN').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for girls. Rare, tidy, and openly affectionate.

Did you know? Sameen carries the plain, high meaning of 'precious' — the Arabic thamin, the word used of things too valuable to price. It travels into Urdu and Persian and is a favorite in South Asian families (said 'suh-MEEN').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Sameen — Arabic thamin 'precious'; Urdu/Persian usage

Variations

SaminSameenaSamina

Nicknames

SamiMeenu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sameen mean?

Sameen means 'precious; valuable' — from Arabic thamin, 'of great worth', used in Urdu and Persian.

How do you pronounce Sameen?

It's said suh-MEEN /səˈmiːn/ — two beats, stress on the second.

Is Sameen a boy or girl name?

Sameen is used chiefly as a girl's name in South Asia.

How popular is Sameen?

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

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