Sumayya: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
High, exalted; linked to the root for 'to be elevated'; name of an early Muslim martyr, Sumayyah bint Khayyat
Origin
Arabic
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
soo-MY-uh

Sumayya is an Arabic girl's name meaning “high, exalted; linked to the root for 'to be elevated'; name of an early Muslim martyr, Sumayyah bint Khayyat”. It appears in our list of 200+ Arabic Baby Girl Names That Are Melodic and Meaningful.

Meaning & Origin of Sumayya

Meaning: High, exalted; linked to the root for 'to be elevated'; name of an early Muslim martyr, Sumayyah bint Khayyat.

Origin: Arabic.

How to Pronounce Sumayya

soo-MY-uhIPA /sʊˈmaɪə/

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