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Samia

/sah-MEE-ah/Fulani & Swahili & Wolof · a girl’s name

A woman of high standing and distinction

In Fulani

How to say it
sah-MEE-ah
Given to
Girls
Used in
Nigeria, Senegal, Guinea, Mali
How common
uncommon

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

SamiaSamiah

From the same family

In Swahili

How to say it
sah-MEE-ah
Given to
Girls
Used in
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
How common
common

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

SamiaSamiyahSamiya

Nicknames & short forms

Sam

From the same family

In Wolof

How to say it
SAH-mee-ah
Given to
Girls
Used in
Senegal, Gambia
How common
uncommon

From the same family