Indian name meaning
Sama
♀ GirlSa·ma · 2 syllables
The sky; heaven
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| S | a | m | a |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
3 + 1 + 4 + 1 = 9. So Sama carries the name number 9.
About the name Sama
Sama is a girl's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “The sky; heaven.”
Spoken aloud it is Sa·ma — 2 syllables. Sama turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sama mean?
Sama means “The sky; heaven.” It is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Is Sama a boy or a girl name?
Sama is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Sama?
Sama is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Sama?
Sama has 2 syllables and is said as Sa·ma.
What is the numerology number of the name Sama?
In the Chaldean system, Sama has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Sama a common name in India?
Sama appears 5 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Sama?
For a brother to Sama, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Saad, Sabir, Saddam or Ehsan all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Sama?
Kshama, Rama, Anupama or Sudama share Sama's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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