Generous, noble, and forgiving
Derived from the Arabic root s-m-h, the name signifies a person who is open-handed, kind-hearted, and possesses a forgiving nature. It is often associated with high moral character and magnanimity in Islamic culture.
Less common today
Samiha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,485 in 2000.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Palestinian presidential candidate and activist
Renowned Egyptian stage and screen actress