Samira
sah-MEE-rah
Popularity
#773
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Arabic
Total Births
8,486
Peak Year
#365 in 2022
First Recorded
1961
Style
Sophisticated & Formal, Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
An Arabic name meaning 'companion in evening talk'. It conveys a sense of pleasant company and storytelling.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Samira Wiley
American actress, known for Orange Is the New Black
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