The nameSamah

Samah is a girl's name of Arabic origin.

Meaning

From the Arabic samah, "generosity, forgiveness".

Origin

Arabic.

History

In France it has been given since the 1970s, most often in the 2000s.

Popularity of the name Samah

Samah in France

2008peak year (35 births)
740babies named Samah in France since 1900
01835 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Samah was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 180 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Samah. Its rise began around 1972, and it peaked in 2008. Half of all babies named Samah in France were born before 1996.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Samah mean?

From the Arabic samah, "generosity, forgiveness".

What is the origin of the name Samah?

Arabic.

Is Samah a girl's or a boy's name?

Samah is a girl's name.