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Sami: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“lofty; exalted”

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سامی

سَامِي

Sami (سامی, Arabic سَامِي) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “lofty; exalted”. It comes from the Arabic root س م و. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, س م و.

Sami at a glance

Meaning: lofty; exalted
Gender: Boy
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: saa-mi
Syllables: 2
Letters: 4
First letter: S · س

Meaning of Sami

In English: lofty; exalted
اردو میں معنی: بلند، عالی

Origin and history of Sami

Active participle of samā, to be high. Some Pakistani families also spell Samīʿ (سمیع) as Sami.

Rootس م و

How to say and write Sami

Say it: saa-mi2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Sami
Urdu: سامی
Original script: سَامِي
Other spellings: Saami
Themes: Honour

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Questions about the name Sami

What does the name Sami mean?

Sami means “lofty; exalted”. In Urdu: بلند، عالی. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Sami a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Sami is a boy’s name.

Is Sami a Muslim name?

Yes. Sami is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Active participle of samā, to be high. Some Pakistani families also spell Samīʿ (سمیع) as Sami.

How do you pronounce Sami?

Say it “saa-mi”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Sami in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Sami is written سامی. In its original script: سَامِي.

What are other spellings of Sami?

Sami is also spelled Saami.

Is the meaning of Sami verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.