Sama means “sky; lofty”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Sama is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Sama mean?
ئاسمان؛ يۈكسەكLiteral meaning
Sama (ساما) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “sky; lofty” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Sky and heaven
Sama in Uyghur
What does Sama mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ساما, Sama (ULY transliteration), Samaxun, ساماخۇن, Sama'axun and سامائاخۇن. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “sky; lofty” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Sama come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Sama a Uyghur name?
Yes. Sama is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Sama across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ساماArabic script SamaxunLatin, variant ساماخۇنArabic script, variant Sama'axunLatin, variant سامائاخۇنArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “sky; lofty” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Sama
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ساما[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Sama[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Samaxun[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ساماخۇن[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Sama'axun[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| سامائاخۇن[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Sama
Sibling names for Sama
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Sama rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- Nuri'asmanBoy“light spread across the sky; sunlight in the sky”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sky and heaven
- CholpanGirl“Venus (the planet)”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sky and heaven
- DilasmanGirl“with a heart as wide as the sky”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sky and heaven
- QemberxanGirl“moon (the moon in the sky)”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sky and heaven
- DilesmenGirl“with a heart as wide as the sky”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sky and heaven
- NuresmenGirl“light spread across the sky; sunlight in the sky”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sky and heaven
- AyqemerGirl“moon (the moon in the sky)”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sky and heaven
- QemerxanGirl“moon (the moon in the sky)”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sky and heaven
Common questions about Sama
What does the name Sama mean?
Sama means “sky; lofty”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Sama a girl's or a boy's name?
Sama is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Sama come from?
Sama is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Sama?
Sama is recorded for Uyghur. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Sama spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ساما (Arabic script), Samaxun (Latin), ساماخۇن (Arabic script), Sama'axun (Latin), سامائاخۇن (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Sama have?
Sama has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: ئاسمان؛ يۈكسەك; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+6 more)
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