Find out how popular the first name Saheem has been for the last 8 years (from 2016 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Saheem by gender

Based on the last 8 years of data, Saheem is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Saheem.

The history of the first name Saheem

The name Saheem is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language. It is derived from the root word "sahm," which means "arrow" or "spear." This root is found in several Arabic names, reflecting the importance of archery and weaponry in ancient Arab culture and warfare.

In its earliest form, the name was likely pronounced as "Sahem" or "Sahim," with the elongated vowel sound at the end being a more recent addition. The name's meaning is often associated with strength, bravery, and precision, qualities that were highly valued in traditional Arab societies.

While the name Saheem does not appear to have any direct references in ancient religious texts or historical records, its Arabic roots suggest that it has been in use for centuries, possibly dating back to the pre-Islamic era in the Arabian Peninsula.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Saheem can be found in the writings of the 10th-century Arab historian and geographer, Al-Muqaddasi. He mentions a man named Saheem ibn Abi al-Qasim, who was a prominent scholar and jurist from the city of Nishapur in modern-day Iran.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Saheem, including:

1. Saheem al-Andalusi (c. 1160 - c. 1230), a renowned Andalusian poet and philosopher from the city of Seville in present-day Spain.
2. Saheem al-Harawi (c. 1270 - c. 1340), a renowned Sufi mystic and scholar from the city of Herat in modern-day Afghanistan.
3. Saheem al-Damascene (c. 1480 - c. 1550), a celebrated Ottoman calligrapher and artist from Damascus, Syria.
4. Saheem Pasha (1775 - 1855), a prominent Ottoman statesman and military commander who played a significant role in the modernization of the Ottoman Empire.
5. Saheem al-Bukhari (1870 - 1934), a renowned Islamic scholar and reformist from Bukhara, in present-day Uzbekistan.

These individuals, spanning different eras and regions, illustrate the enduring presence of the name Saheem throughout the Islamic world and its cultural significance over the centuries.

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