Generosity, bounty, or forgiveness
Derived from the Arabic root s-m-h, the name signifies a person of a forgiving and generous nature. It is often associated with the concept of tolerance and magnanimity in various Middle Eastern cultures. While rare in the United States, it is a respected and classic choice in the Arab world.
Less common today
Samah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,345 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Egyptian actress and filmmaker
Palestinian-Australian playwright and poet
