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30,235Samiha is a feminine Arabic given name derived from the masculine root Samih, meaning "forgiving, kind." The name stems from the Arabic triliteral root samuḥa (سمح), which connotes generosity, leniency, and magnanimity....
Şämıl is a Kazakh form of Shamil, a name with Arabic origins. The meaning of Shamil is “comprehensive” or “universal,” derived from the Arabic root شَ مَ لَ (shamila), which signifies “to contain” or “to encompass.” This...
Şamil is the Azerbaijani and Tatar form of Shamil, a name derived from the Arabic root شمل (shamila), meaning "to contain" or "to encompass." Thus, the name conveys the sense of being "comprehensive" or "universal."Etymo...
Samina is a feminine given name of Arabic and Urdu origin. It functions as an alternate transcription of the Arabic name ثمينة (Thamina?transliteration Thamina), meaning "valuable, precious, priceless." Through the Persi...
Samir is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic root سمر (samara), meaning "to talk in the evening." The name is closely related to two Arabic forms with varying vowel lengths: سمير (Samīr), wit...
Samir 2 is a masculine given name used in Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi cultures. It derives from the Sanskrit word समीर (samīra), meaning "wind, air." The name evokes the gentle and life-giving qualities of the...
Samirə is the Azerbaijani feminine form of Samira, ultimately derived from the Arabic root سمر (samara), meaning "to talk in the evening." The name thus conveys the sense of a "companion in evening conversation," evoking...
Samira is a feminine given name of Arabic and Persian origin, derived as the feminine form of Samir 1. The name is closely related to the variant Sameera 1 and shares its root with masculine forms Sameer 1 and Samir 1. E...
Samira 2 is a feminine given name used in Hindi, Marathi, and Telugu. It is the feminine form of the masculine name Samir 2 (also spelled Sameer 2 in Hindi).EtymologyThe root name Samir 2 derives from Sanskrit समीर (samī...
Samiya is a feminine given name of Arabic origin. It is the feminine form of Sami 2, which derives from the Arabic root سما (samā) meaning "to be high." The name Sami thus carries the meaning of "elevated, sublime, supre...
Samiye is a Turkish feminine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic sāmiya (سامية), the feminine form of sāmin (سامٍ), meaning "elevated, sublime, supreme." The name shares its root with the masculine Turki...
Sammi is a feminine given name in English, typically used as a diminutive of Samantha. It is a respelling of the more common nickname Sammy, with the '-i' ending giving it a slightly more modern or distinctive appearance...
Sammie is a diminutive form, commonly used as a unisex given name, but often feminine in the English-speaking world. It serves as a short variant of several longer names, including Samuel, Samson, or Samantha. The name h...
Sammy is a common English diminutive and nickname, most frequently used for the names Samuel, Samson, and Samantha. Origin and EtymologyLike many nicknames, Sammy is a shortened form of longer names; the ultimate root is...
Samnang is a Khmer given name that means "luck, fortune" in the Khmer language, reflecting the cultural value placed on prosperity and good fortune.EtymologyThe name derives directly from the Khmer word for "luck" or "fo...
Samo is the name of a 7th-century ruler who founded the first recorded unified Slavic tribal polity, often referred to as Samo's realm. The etymology of the name Samo is uncertain; scholars have proposed Celtic, Germanic...
Samoil is the Macedonian form of Samuel, a name of Hebrew origin. While the spelling "Samoil" is distinct to Macedonian, the root name Samuel is widely known across many cultures and languages.Etymology and MeaningThe na...
Samouel is a transliteration of the Greek form of Samuel, as it appears in the Septuagint, the ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible. While standard Greek versions typically render the name as Σαμουήλ (Samouēl),...
Sampath is a given name and surname used in several South Asian linguistic communities, including Sinhalese, Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu. It is derived from the Sanskrit word सम्पत्ति (sampatti), meaning "success, wealth"...
Sampo is a Finnish masculine given name drawn directly from national mythology. In Finnish mythology, the Sampo (also called Sammas) is a magic artifact—often described as a mill—that grinds out wealth, salt, and grain,...
Samppa is a Finnish masculine given name, primarily used as a diminutive of Samuli or Aleksanteri, or as a variant of Sampo. Its dual etymology reflects a blend of Hebrew and Greek roots brought into Finnish through Chri...
Sampson 1 is the Greek form of the Hebrew name Samson, ultimately from Shimshon, meaning 'little sun' or 'sun-like'. The name appears most notably in the Old Testament, where Samson was a legendary hero granted exception...
Sampson is an English name that originated as a surname, which itself developed from a medieval form of the given name Samson. The transition from Samson to Sampson reflects typical English phonetic and orthographic evol...
Samra is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "brunette" or "dark-haired" in Arabic.
Samson is a masculine given name with origins in the Hebrew Bible. It derives from the Hebrew name Shimshon, which comes from shemesh meaning "sun". In the Old Testament Book of Judges, Samson was a Nazirite hero granted...
Samu is a Hungarian, Finnish, and Spanish diminutive of Samuel. The name enjoys distinct usage across these languages, often standing as an independent given name in its own right, though it firmly originates as a shorte...
Samuel is a masculine given name derived from the Hebrew name שְׁמוּאֵל (Shemuʾel), traditionally interpreted to mean "name of God"—from the roots shem (שֵׁם, meaning "name") and ʾel (אֵל, meaning "God"). An alternative...
Sámuel is the Hungarian form of Samuel, a name of Hebrew origin. In Hungarian, it is pronounced [ˈʃaːmuɛl] and is the standard equivalent of the English name Samuel, used as a masculine given name. A common diminutive is...
Samuël is the Dutch form of Samuel, a biblical name of Hebrew origin. The name derives from the Hebrew Shemu'el, which is typically interpreted as "name of God" (from shem "name" and 'el "God") or "God has heard" (from s...
EtymologySamuela is the Italian feminine form of the Hebrew name Samuel, which derives from the Hebrew שְׁמוּאֵל (Shemuʾel), traditionally meaning "name of God," from shem (שֵׁם) meaning "name" and ʾel (אֵל) meaning "God...
Samuela 2 is the Fijian form of Samuel, a name of Hebrew origin meaning "name of God" or "God has heard." The name derives from the Hebrew elements שְׁמוּאֵל (Shemuʾel), which can be broken down into shem ("name") and ʾe...
Etymology Samuele is the Italian form of Samuel, derived from the Latin Samū̆ēl, which in turn comes from the Biblical Hebrew name שְׁמוּאֵל (Shemuʾel). The most widely accepted meaning of the Hebrew name is "name of God...
Samuhel is a Latin-form variant of the biblical name Samuel, found in the Latin Old Testament. The name Samuel derives from the Hebrew שְׁמוּאֵל (Shemu'el), typically interpreted as "name of God" from roots shem meaning...
EtymologySamuil is the Russian and Bulgarian form of Samuel, a name derived from the Hebrew Shemu'el, meaning "name of God" or, alternatively, "God has heard." This dual interpretation reflects the components shem (shem,...
Etymology and MeaningSamuilŭ is the Old Church Slavic form of Samuel. The name Samuel ultimately derives from the Hebrew name שְׁמוּאֵל (Shemuʾel), which is commonly interpreted as "name of God" — from the roots shem ("n...
Samuli is the Finnish form of Samuel, a name of Hebrew origin meaning "name of God" or "God has heard." Rooted in the Hebrew name Shemu'el, it derives from elements shem (name) and ʾel (God), with an alternate interpreta...
Samvel is the Armenian form of the name Samuel. Derived from the Hebrew name Samuel (שְׁמוּאֵל), meaning "name of God" or "God has heard", Samvel has been a popular Armenian given name for centuries. Etymology The root n...
Samwel is an alternate form of Samuel used primarily in East African countries such as Tanzania and Kenya. The name is also found in the Maltese language. As a variant of Samuel, Samwel shares the same biblical and lingu...
Samwise is a masculine given name originating from J. R. R. Tolkien's epic fantasy trilogy The Lord of the Rings (1954–1955). The name means 'simple, half wise' from Old English sam 'half' and wis 'wise'. Within Tolkien'...
Samy is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Sami 2, which is derived from the root سما (samā) meaning "to be high." As such, Samy carries the meaning of "elevated, sublime, or supreme." It is a masculine given...
Şan is a Turkish unisex given name that directly means "fame, reputation" in the Turkish language. The name embodies a wish for renown and honor, reflecting the cultural value placed on public esteem and good standing. I...
Etymology and MeaningSan is a Burmese feminine name meaning "moon". The name ultimately derives from Sanskrit चन्द्र (candra), the term for the moon god in Hindu mythology. In Burmese, the name can also be written as San...
Sana 1 is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name سناء (see Sanaa). It is used primarily in Arabic-speaking communities and carries the beautiful meaning of "brilliance," "radiance," or "splendour," derived from th...
Sana is a Japanese female given name. Written with the character 紗 (sha or sa) meaning "thread, silk" or "gauze," it is commonly paired with the element 菜 (na) meaning "vegetables, greens," or with 奈 (na), a phonetic...
Sana is the Urdu form of Thana, a name of Arabic origin meaning "praise." In Urdu-speaking communities, Sana is a popular feminine given name, often chosen for its positive connotations and connection to Islamic values.E...
Sanaa is a feminine Arabic name that means "brilliance, radiance, splendour". It is derived from the Arabic root سنا (sanā), meaning "to gleam, to shine." The name embodies the concept of glowing light and beauty, making...
Sanaz (ساناز) is a Persian female given name, also occasionally used in Turkey and among diaspora communities. The name is generally interpreted as implying grace, beauty, and uniqueness. In Persian, it is composed of sa...
Sancha is the feminine form of Sancho, a name with deep roots in the Iberian Peninsula. The masculine Sancho possibly derives from the Late Latin name Sanctius, itself from sanctus meaning "saintly" or "holy," or it may...
Sancheriv is the Hebrew form of Sennacherib, the name of a prominent 7th-century BC Assyrian king. In the Hebrew Bible, Sennacherib is best known for his military campaign in the Levant, including a siege of Jerusalem du...
Sancho is an Iberian given name, used primarily in Spanish and Portuguese. It possibly derives from the Late Latin name Sanctius, from the word sanctus meaning "saintly, holy". Alternatively, both Sancho and Sanctius may...
Sanctius is a Medieval Latin name that represents the Latin form of Sancho. The name's etymology is debated; some scholars derive Sanctius directly from the Latin word sanctus, meaning "saintly, holy," while the related...
Sanda 1 is a Romanian, Croatian and Latvian short form of Alexandra. As a diminutive, it carries the affectionate and familiar quality common to short forms used in these languages. Etymology and Linguistic Origins The n...
Sanda 2 is a Burmese feminine given name that carries the poetic meaning of the moon, a celestial body often associated with beauty, serenity, and romantic imagery across cultures. The name ultimately derives from the Sa...
Sandalio is a Spanish masculine given name. It is the Spanish form of Sandalius, which is possibly a Latinized form of a Gothic name composed of the elements swinþs meaning "strong" and wulfs meaning "wolf". The name als...
Sandar is an alternate transcription of the Burmese name Sanda 2, which itself derives from the Sanskrit word चन्द्र (candra), meaning “moon.” In Burmese, Sanda or Sandar directly evokes the celestial body, often used as...
Etymology and MeaningSandeep is a common Indian given name that appears in multiple languages and scripts across South Asia. It is an alternate transcription of the masculine given name Sandip, which is derived from the...
Sander is a Dutch, Estonian, Danish, and Norwegian short form of Alexander. The name functions as a given name predominantly in Northwestern Europe, where it is used independently rather than as a mere diminutive. Its po...
Sandford is an English given name derived from a surname. The surname Sandford, in turn, originates from a place name meaning 'sand ford' in Old English, from sand (sand) and ford (a ford used for crossing a river). Thus...
Sandhya is a feminine given name derived from Sanskrit saṃdhyā (संध्या), meaning "twilight." In Hindu mythology, Sandhya is a goddess of twilight, a daughter of Brahma (the creator god). The name evokes the transitional...
Sandi is a unisex given name and diminutive of Aleksandar or Aleksander in Croatian and Slovene. It can also be a short form of common in other cultures, where it also serves as a feminine or masculine nickname. Etymolog...