Girl name
Samiha name meaning
“generous; forbearing and open-handed”
Samiha means “generous, forbearing, and open-handed.” It derives from Arabic samīḥa and is used as a girl’s name in Türkiye. Semiha is a related Turkish spelling of the same source form. The meaning brings to mind an outstretched hand offering something or a table prepared to welcome guests.
What does Samiha mean?
Generous; forbearing and open-handed
In Turkish: cömert; hoşgörülü, eli açık
Samiha is interpreted as a feminine name combining generosity with a gracious or forbearing manner. It is related to Semiha, with the spelling difference reflecting vowel transcription. Under this reading, elevation is not its central meaning; Samiye and Samia, which express loftiness, derive from a different Arabic root.
Origin of the name Samiha
Samiha probably represents Arabic samīḥa, meaning generous or forbearing. It shares its source with the Turkish form Semiha.
How to pronounce Samiha
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /samiha/ |
| Arabic | سميحة |
Is Samiha a girl’s name?
Yes, Samiha is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Samiha does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Şamiha
Names that sound like Samiha
- Saliha♀Good, virtuous
- Semiha♀Generous, open-handed
- Sabiha♀Beautiful, lovely and fair-faced
- Samira♀Female companion in evening conversation
- Samia♀Elevated
- Samina♀Precious and valuable
- Samiya♀Exalted
- Saniha♀A thought arising in the mind
- Sariha♀Clear and straightforward
- Sebiha♀Beautiful, fair-faced
- Seniha♀Exalted
- Samiye♀Exalted, elevated, high in standing
Names with related meanings
- Ebrar♀The righteous and virtuous
- Berra♀Virtuous
- Hayrunnisa♀The best of women
- Halime♀Gentle, patient, forbearing
- Saliha♀Good, virtuous
- Mihriban♀Affectionate, compassionate and kindly
- Hayriye♀Connected with goodness, beneficial
- Lin♀Softness, gentleness
- Semiha♀Generous, open-handed
- Armağan♂♀A gift
- Candan♂♀Heartfelt, sincere
- Rahime♀Merciful, compassionate
Famous people named Samiha
- Samiha Ayverdi · b. 1905
FAQ about the name Samiha
What is the meaning of Samiha?
Samiha means “generous; forbearing and open-handed”. Samiha probably represents Arabic samīḥa, meaning generous or forbearing. It shares its source with the Turkish form Semiha.
Is Samiha a girl’s name?
Yes, Samiha is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Samiha in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Samiha nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Samiha?
Samiha is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Samiha have?
Samiha has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Samiha?
Samiha does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Samiha?
Other spellings: Şamiha.
Famous people named Samiha?
Notable people named Samiha include Samiha Ayverdi.
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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