Samia
Meaning of Samia
Samia is a beautiful and feminine name with origins in both Arabic and English-speaking countries. In American English, it is pronounced as sah-MEE-uh (/sɑˈmiə/), while in British English, the pronunciation remains the same. In Arabic, it is pronounced as SAH-mee-yah (/sa.mi.ja/). This versatile name has gained popularity over the years, especially in the United States. According to data for newborns in the United States of America, Samia has consistently been used as a given name since the 1950s, with its popularity peaking in 2017 when it ranked 1769 out of all baby girl names. It has remained a favored choice among parents looking for a unique yet timeless name for their daughters. Variations of Samia include Samya, adding even more options for parents who appreciate this enchanting name.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as sah-MEE-uh (/sɑˈmiə/)
Arabic
- Pronunced as SAH-mee-yah (/sa.mi.ja/)
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Notable People Named Samia
| Samia Suluhu Hassan is the first female president of Tanzania, having previously served as the country's vice-president. |
| Samia Yusuf Omar, also known as Samiyo Omar, was a Somali sprinter who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics despite facing challenges during the Somali Civil War. |
| Samia Gamal was a renowned Egyptian belly dancer and film actress. |
| Samia Nkrumah - Samia Yaba Christina Nkrumah is a Ghanaian politician and chairperson of the Convention People's Party (CPP), who won the Jomoro constituency seat in the 2008 parliamentary election and is the daughter of Kwame Nkrumah, the first President of Ghana. |
| Samia Henni is a writer, historian, educator, and curator known for her work on the history of architecture and urban development, with a focus on colonial practices and military operations. |
| Samia Hamouda Abbou is a Tunisian lawyer and politician who replaced Moncef Marzouki in the Constituent Assembly in 2011. |
| Samia Zaman is a prominent Bangladeshi media personality, filmmaker, and CEO of Ekattor TV. |
| Samia Fikri is a French-born Moroccan footballer who plays as a midfielder for Division 2 Féminine club Montauban FCTG and the Morocco women's national team. |
