Samia
/SAH-meeah/ Arabic Female
Meaning & Origin
Samia is a Arabic name meaning "Elevated status;...". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Angola, Argentina, Austria. The etymology of Samia is debated; it may have Arabic origins related to "sublime" or "elevated." Some suggest connections to Greek or Latin words.
Quick Facts
Language Arabic
Gender Female
Phonetic SAH-meeah
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as SAH-meeah. Keep the original Arabic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Samia
- · Samia Gamal - Egyptian dancer
- · Samia Suluhu Hassan - Tanzanian politician
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