Sami
Meaning of Sami
Sami is a male name that has its origins in several different countries and cultures. In Arabic, it is pronounced as SAH-mee (/ˈsɑːmi/), while in Finnish, Norwegian, and Swedish, it is also pronounced as SAH-mee (/ˈsɑmi/). The name Sami has a variation, Sammy.
In the United States of America, the name Sami has been given to newborn boys for many years. It has seen a relatively stable level of popularity over the past few decades. In recent years, it ranked around 1300-1500 in terms of popularity. However, it's worth noting that popularity can vary from year to year.
The name Sami carries with it an international flair and diverse cultural heritage. Whether you're drawn to its Arabic roots or its usage in Scandinavian countries, Sami is a versatile and timeless choice for your little one.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as SAH-mee (/ˈsɑːmi/)
Finnish,Norwegian,Swedish
- Pronunced as SAH-mee (/ˈsɑmi/)
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Similar Names to Sami
Notable People Named Sami
| Rami Sebei, known by his ring name Sami Zayn, is a Canadian professional wrestler signed to WWE and performs on the Raw brand. |
| Sami Hyypiä - Sami Tuomas Hyypiä is a Finnish professional football manager and former player known for his career as a defender. |
| Sami Khedira is a retired German professional footballer known for his role as a central midfielder. |
| Sami Yusuf is a British singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist known for his international success and over 34 million albums sold. |
| Sami, a chimpanzee at the Belgrade Zoo from 1988 to 1992, made headlines when he escaped from his enclosure twice in February 1988. |
| Sami Jo Small is a former Canadian ice hockey goaltender, Olympic gold medallist, and influential figure in women's hockey. |
| Sami Jo is an American former singer best known for her 1973 single "Tell Me a Lie" that reached No. 21 on the Pop Top 40 and No. 43 in Australia. |
| Sami Kapanen - Sami Hannu Antero Kapanen is a Finnish former professional ice hockey player and coach, known for his 12 seasons in the NHL and his ownership of KalPa in the Finnish league, with his son Kasperi Kapanen also making a name for himself in the sport. |
| Sami Aslam is a former Pakistani cricketer known for his time with the Pakistan national cricket team and his current involvement in Major League Cricket, recognized for his skills as a left-handed batsman and occasional right-arm off spin bowler. |
| Sami Uotila is a Finnish male actor, best known for his role as Aki Nikkinen in the Finnish TV-series Salatut elämät on MTV3. |
| Sami Jauhojärvi is a retired Finnish cross-country skier known for his success at the 2014 Winter Olympics and his participation in the 2010 Vancouver games. |
| Sami Tamminen is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward currently playing for Visby/Roma HK in Hockeyettan. |
| Sami Kristian Karppinen is a Finnish drummer known for his work with the symphonic metal band Therion and as a sound engineer and producer in Modern Art Studio. |
| Sami Frey is a French actor of Polish Jewish descent known for his roles in films such as En compagnie d'Antonin Artaud (1993) and Bande à part (1964). |
| Chainrai Bachomal Dattaramani Sami was a renowned Sindhi language poet known for incorporating Vedic wisdom into his Sindhi Shlokas in Beit form. |
