Sumaiya
“High above”Muslim girl name · Arabic origin
MeaningHigh above
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
First letterS
What does Sumaiya mean?
Sumaiya is a beautiful Muslim girl name of Arabic origin. It means “High above”. Sumayya, the first martyr of Islam.
Naming a child after the Prophets, the Companions and the righteous is a cherished tradition: it connects the child to a noble example from the very first day.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged parents to choose names with good meanings, and to perform the Aqiqah and shave the baby’s head on the seventh day.