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Name Origin

Sami is a traditionally masculine Finnish given name. It is derived from the Sami people, an indigenous Finno-Ugric people inhabiting northern parts of Europe. The name Sami can also be used as a unisex name in other cultures.

finnishmasculineunisexindigenousscandinavian

Famous People

Sami Hyypiä (1973-)

Professional Footballer

  • Finnish international footballer
  • Former captain of the Finland national team
  • Won the UEFA Champions League with Liverpool FC in 2005

Sami Zayn (1984-)

Professional Wrestler

  • Former NXT Champion
  • Former WWE Intercontinental Champion
  • Known for his high-flying wrestling style and charisma