Sumayyah

Sumayyah Meaning & Origin

About Sumayyah
The name "Sumayyah" is of Arabic origin and holds significant meaning. It is derived from the Arabic word "summ" which means "high" or "elevated." Sumayyah is also the name of a prominent figure in Islamic history, Sumayyah bint Khayyat, who was the first martyr of Islam. She was a slave who embraced the faith and endured immense persecution for her beliefs. The name Sumayyah symbolizes strength, resilience, and faithfulness, reflecting the courageous spirit of its historical namesake.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Sumayyah are female.

Sumayyah Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 17.65% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SM
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S UW2 M AY0 IY1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/sumayyah*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sumayyah in Braille

Here's how to represent Sumayyah in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Sumayyah in braille

How to Spell the Name Sumayyah in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Sumayyah using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Sumayyah in sign language

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