Arabic
Sami
ساميElevated; lofty
Boy namesMeaning of Sami
Elevated; lofty
This entry concerns Arabic Sami. Similar-looking names in other languages can have different histories.
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?
- The recorded meaning is “Elevated; lofty.” Check the cited source and intended origin before relying on that interpretation.
- Compare سامي in Arabic with Sami in Latin letters across your family’s languages.
- Other recorded spellings include Samy. Choose a consistent form for official documents.
- Try saying the name with your family name, and ask relatives how they would write and pronounce it.
Editorial draft · Source and language review in progress. Our editorial approach
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.