What is the origin of the name Samarra?

Samarra is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Samarra?

Samarra is currently ranked #17198 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Samarra?

Samarra is pronounced suh-MAR-uh.

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GirlArabic

Samarra

suh-MAR-uh

Popularity

#17198

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

419

Peak Year

#43 in 2004

First Recorded

1976

Style

Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Samarra is a name with multiple possible origins, including Arabic, where it could refer to the city of Samarra in Iraq, known for its historical significance.

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Sam Mara

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Sam Mara

Spelling Variations

Samara Samaria

Similar Names

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Personality Traits

MysteriousCreativeIntelligentArtistic

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