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Sami: meaning and origin

سامي
Meaning
High, elevated
Arabic
سامي
Say it
SAA-mee
Gender
Boy
Origin
Arabic name with a good meaning
Also spelled
Samy
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About the name

From sumuw, height and rank.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sami mean?

High, elevated.

How do you pronounce Sami?

Say it as SAA-mee; capitals mark the stressed syllable. In Arabic it is written سامي.

Is Sami in the Quran?

No. Sami is a classical Arabic name with a good meaning; it is not itself a word from the Quran.

Is Sami a boy's or girl's name?

Sami is a boy's name.

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