Sami
ساميElevated; lofty
Boy namesMeaning of Sami
Elevated; lofty
About the name Sami
As an Arabic given name, Sāmī is related to sāmin, “high” or “exalted.” The same unvowelled spelling can also be an adjective derived from Sām (Shem), as in “Semitic languages”; that is a different use. The feminine form of the given name is Sāmiya.
At a glance
- Usage
- Boy names
- Origin
- Arabic
- First Arabic letter
- س
- Arabic letters
- 4
- Pronunciation guide
- SAA-mee
- Other spellings
- Samy
How to write and say Sami
- In Arabic
- سامي
- In Latin letters
- Sami
This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.
Why consider the name Sami?
- As a personal name it conveys elevation and has the related feminine form Samiya.
- Distinguish the name’s sense from the separate adjective derived from Shem when comparing sources.
Sources & further reading
Wiktionary · سامي ↗Questions about Sami
What does Sami mean?
Elevated; lofty
How do you write Sami in Arabic and Latin letters?
The forms shown here are سامي in Arabic and Sami in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.
Are there other spellings of Sami?
Our recorded alternatives are Samy. Similar spellings do not always share an origin, so check the form you intend to use.
How is Sami pronounced?
Our approximate guide is SAA-mee. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.
Is Sami related to “high” or to Shem?
The Arabic personal name is linked to sāmin, “high.” A separate adjective with the same unvowelled spelling is derived from Sām (Shem).