Arabic

Sumayya

Pronounced soo-MAY-yaShare

Meaning: Elevated; lofty

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

An Arabic name associated with elevation. It was borne by an early Muslim martyr; Sumaya and Soumaya are other familiar Latin spellings.

Spellings & variants

  • Sumaya
  • Soumaya
  • Sumaiya

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Sumayya comes from Arabic.

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