| Meaning | listener |
| Origin | Arabic, Hebrew |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Sami |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Sa-mi |
About Sami
Warmth radiates from this gentle yet sturdy name, which carries cross-cultural appeal and universal charm. Sami feels like a friend, approachable and kind, yet possesses an underlying strength that shouldn't be underestimated. The name's simplicity is its superpower—easy to spell, pronounce, and remember, making life simpler for both child and parents. It travels well across borders and languages, maintaining its integrity wherever it goes. There's something inherently likeable about Sami, a quality that can open doors socially and professionally throughout life. The name suits every age, from adorable toddler to distinguished grandfather, aging gracefully without ever feeling dated. Parents choosing Sami often value names that emphasize connection and community over standing out in a crowd. It's a choice that prioritizes substance over flash, character over image, making it eternally relevant in an ever-changing naming landscape.
Nicknames for Sami
| Sam |
| Sammy |
| S |
| Samsam |
Famous People Named Sami
| Sami Khedira | German professional footballer |
| Sami Hyypiä | Finnish former footballer and football manager |
| Sami Kapanen | Finnish former ice hockey player |
| Sami Zayn | Canadian professional wrestler |
| Sami Yusuf | British singer-songwriter of Azerbaijani origin |
| Sami Salo | Finnish former ice hockey defenseman |
| Sami Frey | French actor |
| Sami Al-Jaber | Saudi Arabian former footballer |
| Sami Lepistö | Finnish professional ice hockey defenseman |
| Sami Al-Arian | Palestinian-American civil rights activist |
| Sami Bouajila | French-Tunisian actor |
| Sami Al-Haddad | Bahraini professional bodybuilder |
| Sami Al-Qatabi | Kuwaiti footballer |
| Sami Saïdi | Tunisian politician |
| Sami Miro | American model and fashion designer |
| Sami Beigi | Iranian singer and songwriter |
| Sami Harb | Lebanese basketball player |
| Sami Hamdi | Egyptian entrepreneur and political analyst |
| Sami Gayle | American actress |
| Sami Hedberg | Finnish stand-up comedian |
Characters Named Sami
| Sami Rizzo | Character from the movie "Analyze This" |
| Sami Karim | Character from the novel "The Kite Runner" |
| Sami Davis | Character from the TV series "Hawthorne" |
| Sami Ahmed | Character from the movie "American Son" |
| Sami Montrose | Character from the TV series "Timeless" |
| Sami Brady | Character from the TV series "Passions" |
| Sami Nasser | Character from the TV series "The Widow" |
| Sami Wendell | Character from the movie "The Toy Soldiers" |
| Sami Kohen | Character from the novel "The Ladies' Paradise" |
| Sami Al-Qahtani | Character from the TV series "Bodyguard" |
| Sami Malik | Character from the TV series "London Kills" |
| Sami Razavi | Character from the novel "The Truth Will Out" |
| Sami Collins | Character from the movie "I Am Not a Hipster" |
| Sami Rashid | Character from the TV series "NCIS - New Orleans" |
| Sami Abadi | Character from the novel "The Collaborator of Bethlehem" |
| Sami Khan | Character from the TV series "Hostages" |
| Sami Khedira | Character from the movie "Das perfekte Geheimnis" |