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Samiya (other)
Samia or Samiyah (Arabic: سامية ''sāmiyah''), also spelt Samiya, Sameea, is an Arabic female given name meaning “elevated, exalted, lofty”, “high of prominence, eminence, glory, distinction”, “aspiring to the highest distinction, honour, sublime, proud, noble-minded of ethics and morals”. The name is considered as one of the most popular names in the Arab world amongst females. The female given name ''Samya'' (Arabic: سَمْياء ''samyā’'' ), which is a variant of the name ''Samiya'' bears the same meaning perhaps taken from the sky. The female given name Samiya which its written form stems from the male given name, Sami (Arabic: سامي ''samī''). Samiya may also refer to: Given Name * Samia Abbou, Tunisian lawyer and noble and shoot * Samia al-Aghbari, Yemeni blogger * Samia Ahad, Palestinian chef * Samia Ahmed, Egyptian synchronized swimmer * Samia Akario, Moroccan actress and director * Samia Amin, Egyptian actress * Samia al-Amoudi, Saudi p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arabic
Arabic (, ' ; , ' or ) is a Semitic languages, Semitic language spoken primarily across the Arab world.Semitic languages: an international handbook / edited by Stefan Weninger; in collaboration with Geoffrey Khan, Michael P. Streck, Janet C. E.Watson; Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co. KG, Berlin/Boston, 2011. Having emerged in the 1st century, it is named after the Arabs, Arab people; the term "Arab" was initially used to describe those living in the Arabian Peninsula, as perceived by geographers from ancient Greece. Since the 7th century, Arabic has been characterized by diglossia, with an opposition between a standard Prestige (sociolinguistics), prestige language—i.e., Literary Arabic: Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) or Classical Arabic—and diverse vernacular varieties, which serve as First language, mother tongues. Colloquial dialects vary significantly from MSA, impeding mutual intelligibility. MSA is only acquired through formal education and is not spoken natively. It is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samia Gore
Samia Gore is an American author and entrepreneur. She is the founder of Body Complete Rx headquartered in Reston, Virginia. Early life and education Gore was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. She attended Southfield High School, class of 1999. She completed her bachelor’s degree in sociology at Eastern Michigan University and earned her master's degree from Central Michigan University Central Michigan University (CMU) is a public research university in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Established in 1892 as the Central Michigan Normal School and Business Institute, the private normal school became a state institution and renamed Cen ... in business. Career Following graduation, Gore worked as a human resource manager for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. In 2016 after trying various methods to lose weight Samia embarked on a complete lifestyle journey losing over 100lbs through exercise and a collection of plant based supplements Gore later named the Tri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samiya Rafiq
Samiya Mirza (born 17 January 1988) is a Pakistani elite trekker. She is the first female elite trekker to attempt Khurdopin pass, the highest pass of the Karakoram range, in the winter of 2016. Climbing career Samiya began her climbing activity in the Northern Pakistan Pakistan ( ur, ), officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan ( ur, , label=none), is a country in South Asia. It is the world's List of countries and dependencies by population, fifth-most populous country, with a population of almost 24 .... In 2016 she attempted to ascent an unclimbed peak (6200 meter/20,341 ft) in the vicinity of Khurodpin pass. She and Qudrat ali pushed on up through the pass, which is the highest pass in the Karakorum mountain range at 5790 meters (18,996 ft). The expedition began on December 24, 2016, and concluded on January 6, 2017. Milestone achieved 2017 - High Altitude Marathon Khunjerab Pass - 24 May References External links Samiya_Rafiq's Blog {{DEFAU ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samia Yusuf Omar
Samia Yusuf Omar or Samiyo Omar ( so, Saamiya Yuusuf Cumar; ar, سامية يوسف عمر; 25 March 1991 – April 2012) was a sprinter from Somalia. She was one of two Somali athletes who competed for their nation at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. Omar had grown up in Mogadishu, and trained there during the Somali Civil War despite receiving harassment from local militia groups. Her story at the Olympics was covered by the media, and her performance was well received by the crowd. Following the Games, she hid away from athletics following threats by militant group Al-Shabaab. She ended up in a Hizbul-Islam displacement camp, and in pursuit of competing at the 2012 Summer Olympics, she crossed the border to Ethiopia looking for a safe place to train. She was trafficked north into Libya, where she was imprisoned. During the 2012 Games, it was revealed that Omar had drowned off the coast of Libya while attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea to Italy. Early life ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samia Nkrumah
Samia Yaba Christina Nkrumah (born 23 June 1960) is a Ghanaian politician and chairperson of the Convention People's Party (CPP). In the 2008 parliamentary election, she won the Jomoro constituency seat at her first attempt. She is the daughter of Kwame Nkrumah, first President of Ghana. Early life and education Samia was born at Aburi in the Eastern Region of Ghana in 1960. She was forced to leave Ghana with her mother and brothers on the day of the 1966 military coup that overthrew Kwame Nkrumah. The family were resettled in Egypt by the Egyptian government. She returned with her family in 1975 at the invitation of Ignatius Kutu Acheampong, General Acheampong's National Redemption Council government and attended Achimota School. However, she left the country again when her mother decided to return to Egypt in the early 1980s. Samia proceeded to London, later completing her studies at the School of Oriental and African Studies of the University of London in the United King ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samiya Mumtaz
Samiya Mumtaz ( ur, ) (born 1970, Karachi), is a Pakistani film and television actress. She has performed in several TV dramas. Family Mumtaz was born to Khawar and Kamil Khan Mumtaz. Her mother is a prominent women's rights activist, while her father is an architect. She has two brothers, and two children. Career She first appeared a show in Shahid Nadeem's directed drama serial ''Zard Dopehar'' aired on PTV in 1995. She is also notable for her performance in drama serials such as ''Meri Zaat Zara-e-Benishan'', ''Yariyan''. She also started off as a theater personality and then moved to television. Mumtaz has worked in drama serials such as ''Maaye Ni'', ''Sadqay Tumhare'', '' Ali Ki Ammi'' and ''Udaari''. Mumtaz made her film debut in 2014 in a drama thriller film ''Dukhtar'', written and directed by Afia Nathaniel. She also starred in a family drama film ''Moor'' directed by Jami, released in 2015. Sajal Aly and Samiya are likely to be collaborating for the upcoming pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samia Mehrez
Samia Mehrez (Arabic: سامية محرز) is an Egyptian professor of contemporary literature, literary critic, and researcher, who was born on 1 January 1955. She is President of the Center for Translation Studies at the American University in Cairo. Mehrez has played a major role in publishing articles on translation, contemporary Arab literature, post-colonial studies and various cultural topics. Education She received many certificates of recognition and has a number of publications and articles. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, Comparative Literature, and Drama from the American University in Cairo in 1977, and a Master's of Arts degree in Comparative Literature from the same university in 1979, as well as a PhD in comparative literature from the University of California, United States in 1985. Life She occupied several positions, she was the President of the Center for Translation Studies at the American University in Cairo and professor of Arabic L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samia Medjahdi
Samia Medjahdi ( ar, سامية مجاهدي; born 6 January 1985) is a retired Algerian tennis player. Medjahdi has a WTA singles career high ranking of 370 achieved on 7 August 2006. She also has a WTA doubles career high ranking of 505 achieved on 29 August 2005. Medjahdi has won one ITF doubles title. Playing for Algeria in Fed Cup, Medjahdi has a W/L record of 8–7. ITF finals (1–4) Singles (0–1) Doubles (1–3) ITF Junior Finals Singles Finals (1–0) National representation Fed Cup Medjahdi made her Fed Cup debut for Algeria ) , image_map = Algeria (centered orthographic projection).svg , map_caption = , image_map2 = , capital = Algiers , coordinates = , largest_city = capital , relig ... in 2003, while the team was competing in the Europe/Africa Zone Group II, when she was 18 years and 114 days old. Fed Cup (8–7) =Singles (7–4)= =Doubles (1–3)= E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samia Longchambon
Samia Maxine Longchambon (''née'' Ghadie, previously Smith; born 13 July 1982) is an English actress. She has played the role of Maria Connor in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' since 2000. Early life Samia Ghadie was born in Eccles, Greater Manchester to Joseph, a French- Lebanese shop owner and Patsy, an English actress whom he met whilst working in Abu Dhabi. Samia lived there for a period as a child. She has a brother named Tariq. Career Longchambon first appeared as an extra in ''Coronation Street'' at the age of eight and 10 years later she became a regular on the show. She made her first credited TV appearance when she was 11 years old, appearing in an episode of '' Cracker'' ("The Big Crunch"). She also made appearances in ''Children's Ward'', '' Heartbeat'', ''Doctors'', ''There's Only One Jimmy Grimble'' (feature film) and the children's series '' Life Force''. In 2000, she beat both Suzanne Shaw and Kimberley Walsh to get the role of Maria Sutherland in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sâmia Lima
Sâmia Raquel Passos Lima (born 8 June 2000) is a Brazilian badminton player. As a junior player, she won the U-17 2016 Pan Am Junior Badminton Championships in the girls' and mixed doubles event. She won her first senior international title at the Brazil International Challenge tournament partnered with Jaqueline Lima. She was a bronze medalist in the women's doubles event at the 2019 Lima Pan American Games. Achievements Pan American Games ''Women's doubles'' Pan Am Championships ''Women's doubles'' Pan Am Junior Championships ''Girls' doubles'' ''Mixed doubles'' BWF International Challenge/Series (11 titles, 11 runners-up) ''Women's singles'' ''Women's doubles'' ''Mixed doubles'' : BWF International Challenge tournament : BWF International Series tournament : BWF Future Series The BWF Future Series is a grade 3 and level 3 tournaments part of Continental Circuit of BWF tournaments along with International Challenge (level 1) and International Ser ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samia Khan
Samia Khan (born April 4, 1985) is a Pakistani American writer, producer, actress, blogger and news personality who most recently co-hosted FOX News Now, a digital news operation based in Phoenix, Arizona. She made headlines in November 2016 after she wrote a personal account on her Facebook page detailing her experience with racism and sexual harassment while covering Trump’s 2016 election win. In 2013, she co-created Instacurity, a satirical web series and internet movement that used comedy to address society’s obsession with their social media self. She defined the word “Instacurity” as “an excessive concern with one’s social media presence, influence, and/or likeability. The project was featured by ''TIME'', ''Mashable'', ''Good Morning America'' and more. Early life Khan was born in Fresno. California to a Pakistani mother and an Indian father. She attended Edison High School in Fresno and graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samia Hireche
Samia Hireche (born 26 August 1976) is an Algerian rower. She competed in the women's single sculls event at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta and the 2000 Summer Olympics The 2000 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXVII Olympiad and also known as Sydney 2000 (Dharug: ''Gadigal 2000''), the Millennium Olympic Games or the Games of the New Millennium, was an international multi-sport event held from 1 ... in Sydney. References Algerian female rowers Rowers at the 1996 Summer Olympics Rowers at the 2000 Summer Olympics Olympic rowers for Algeria 1976 births Living people 21st-century Algerian people Place of birth missing (living people) {{Algeria-rowing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
