Healthy, happy, or fertile
Derived from the Arabic root 's-m-n', the name traditionally conveys a sense of health, prosperity, and abundance. It is often interpreted as meaning 'precious' or 'valuable' in various South Asian and Middle Eastern cultures. It remains a gentle, classic choice within Muslim communities.
Less common today
Samina isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,803 in 2024.
First Pakistani woman to climb Mount Everest
Prominent Pakistani film and television actress
Award-winning author and activist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
