Girl name
Saime name meaning
“a woman who fasts”
Saime means “a woman who fasts.” It comes from Arabic ṣāʾima, the feminine form of ṣāʾim, “one who fasts,” and belongs to the word family of ṣawm, “fasting.” In Türkiye, it is a feminine given name. Saim is the related masculine name formed from the corresponding Arabic word.
What does Saime mean?
A woman who fasts
In Turkish: oruç tutan kadın
Saime is a feminine name derived from a word describing fasting. It shares its root with Saim, the two forms reflecting grammatical gender in Arabic. Its religious association belongs to the meaning and history of the word and does not establish anything about an individual bearer's beliefs or practices.
Origin of the name Saime
From Arabic sa'ima, the feminine form of sa'im, 'fasting'. It belongs to the root of sawm, 'fasting'.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Saime
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Saime Duha
Meaning of each name
- Saime: a woman who fasts
- Duha: forenoon; morning brightness
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Esra Saime
Meaning of each name
- Esra: night journey; travel by night
- Saime: a woman who fasts
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Saime Rugayye
Meaning of each name
- Saime: a woman who fasts
- Rugayye: a feminine name associated with rising
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Aksa Saime
Meaning of each name
- Aksa: farthest; most distant
- Saime: a woman who fasts
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Saime Nazar
Meaning of each name
- Saime: a woman who fasts
- Nazar: look, gaze; the evil eye
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Berranur Saime
Meaning of each name
- Berranur: goodness and light
- Saime: a woman who fasts
How to pronounce Saime
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /saime/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | صائمه |
| Arabic | صائمة |
Is Saime a girl’s name?
Yes, Saime is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Saime does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 6 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Saime
Names with related meanings
- Betül♀Virgin
- Eliz♀God is my oath
- Hanife♀One devoted to belief in one God
- Elis♀My God is my oath
- Zahide♀Ascetic
- Lisa♀My God is an oath
- Alyadua♀Loftiness and prayer
- Hamiyet♀Protective zeal
- Tutku♂♀İntense desire and deep attachment
- Sacide♀One who prostrates in worship
- Sebile♀Woman devoted to God's path and goodness
- Hamdiye♀Relating to praise and gratitude
Famous people named Saime
- Saime Arcıman · b. 1917
- Saime Aşkın · b. 1961
- Saime Bekbay · b. 1929
- Saime Gürbüz
- Saime Koca · b. 1945
- Saime Sürmen
FAQ about the name Saime
What is the meaning of Saime?
Saime means “a woman who fasts”. From Arabic sa'ima, the feminine form of sa'im, 'fasting'. It belongs to the root of sawm, 'fasting'.
Is Saime a girl’s name?
Yes, Saime is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Saime in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Saime nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Saime?
Saime is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Saime have?
Saime has 3 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Saime?
Saime does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 6 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Saime?
Some ideas: Saime Duha; Esra Saime; Saime Rugayye.
Famous people named Saime?
Notable people named Saime include Saime Arcıman, Saime Aşkın, Saime Bekbay.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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