Sameh

♂ Boy

Pronounced SAA-meh /ˈsɑː.mɛ/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic samih, 'forgiving; magnanimous; tolerant' — one who pardons freely. A warm, virtuous name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A generous, forgiving name: Sameh is Arabic for 'forgiving; magnanimous' (said 'SAA-meh'). Warm and open-hearted.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic samih, 'forgiving; magnanimous; tolerant' — one who pardons freely. A warm, virtuous name.

U.S. rank (2024)#12052 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1996

Total births (all-time)≈ 43

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Sameh comes from the Arabic samih, 'forgiving; magnanimous; tolerant.' It carries the sense of a soul quick to pardon. A warm, virtue-rooted name (said 'SAA-meh').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records, most often in Arabic-heritage families. Rare, warm, and rooted.

Did you know? Sameh means 'forgiving' in Arabic — the samih is the one who pardons freely and holds no grudge, a name of a generous, open heart (said 'SAA-meh').

Overall data confidence 56%

References — Sameh — Arabic samih, 'forgiving; magnanimous'

Variations

SamihSamieSameeh

Nicknames

SamMeh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sameh mean?

Sameh is an Arabic name meaning 'forgiving; magnanimous; tolerant.'

How do you pronounce Sameh?

It's said SAA-meh /ˈsɑː.mɛ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sameh a boy or girl name?

Sameh is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Sameh?

Sameh is a rare name in the U.S., seen most in Arabic-heritage families.