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Samia

The feminine form of Sami: from the Arabic root سمع (samīʿa), meaning "hearing, listening", indicating one who hears or listens attentively.

Meaning and origin

Samia is used in Urdu-speaking communities, particularly in Pakistan.

How to pronounce Samia

Urdu (Pakistan)suh-MEEH-uh /səˈmiːʕə/

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