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Samin

♂ Boy

Pronounced sah-MEEN /sɑˈmin/Medium

Meaning: From Persian/Arabic samin, 'precious; valuable; costly'; also used as a Bengali name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Precious; valuable: Samin is Persian/Arabic. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'sah-MEEN').
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Origin LowPersian, Arabic
MeaningFrom Persian/Arabic samin, 'precious; valuable; costly'; also used as a Bengali name; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#7628 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 129

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119932024

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

Samin comes from Persian/Arabic samin, 'precious; valuable; costly'; it is also used as a Bengali name (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'sah-MEEN').

In the U.S. it appears in Persian and South Asian families. Rare, precious-and-valuable at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Samin means 'precious; valuable; costly' in Persian/Arabic — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'sah-MEEN').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Samin — routes layered

Variations

SameenSamienSaamin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Samin mean?

Samin is Persian/Arabic for 'precious; valuable; costly'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Samin?

It's said sah-MEEN /sɑˈmin/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Samin a boy or girl name?

Samin is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Samin?

Samin is a rare name in the U.S.

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