What is the origin of the name Samina?

Samina is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Samina?

Samina is currently ranked #4854 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Samina?

Samina is pronounced sah-MEE-nah.

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GirlArabic

Samina

sah-MEE-nah

Popularity

#4854

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

694

Peak Year

#28 in 2024

First Recorded

1960

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Samina is an Arabic name meaning 'healthy', 'plump', or 'precious'.

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Numerology

The Creative

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Nicknames

Sam Mina

Spelling Variations

Sameena

Similar Names

Amina Salima Safiya Zara Nadia

Personality Traits

HealthyPreciousKindGenerousLoving

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