Meaning
Fasting; from the Arabic word sa'im
Name meaning
- Origin / language
- Urdu
- Name type
- Single given name
- Category
- South Asian names
Language and spelling
Saima comes from sa'im صائم, fasting. Its feminine Urdu writing صائمہ and Arabic feminine صائمة reflect the name-form connection; the name does not specify a particular Ramadan day or fasting schedule.
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Entry reviewed: 2026-10-26
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