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Siham

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How to Pronounce Siham

Pronounced sih-HAHM /sΙͺˈhΙ‘m/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic siham, 'arrows' (the plural of sahm, 'an arrow')Medium

In 30 seconds: Arrows: Siham is Arabic for 'arrows'. Soft, lyrical, and warm (said 'sih-HAHM').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic siham, 'arrows' (the plural of sahm, 'an arrow')
U.S. rank (2025)#6290 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 746
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Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201519862025

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

Siham comes from Arabic siham, 'arrows' (the plural of sahm, 'an arrow') β€” evoking aim, swiftness, and graceful precision. A soft, lyrical name across the Arab world, especially the Maghreb (said 'sih-HAHM').

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, arrows at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Siham means 'arrows' in Arabic (the plural of sahm, 'an arrow') β€” a soft, lyrical name evoking aim, swiftness, and grace (said 'sih-HAHM').
Overall data confidence 70%
Arabic references β€” siham β€” etymology

Variations

SihemSeham

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Siham mean?

Siham is Arabic for 'arrows' (the plural of sahm, 'an arrow').

How do you pronounce Siham?

It's said sih-HAHM /sΙͺˈhΙ‘m/ β€” two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Siham a boy or girl name?

Siham is a girl's name.

How popular is Siham?

Siham is a rare name in the U.S.

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