What is the origin of the name Samira?

Samira is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Samira?

Samira is currently ranked #773 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Samira?

Samira is pronounced sah-MEE-rah.

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GirlArabic

Samira

sah-MEE-rah

Popularity

#773

rising

Letters

Syllables

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.

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Sam Mira

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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

Nicknames

Sam Mira

Spelling Variations

Sameera Samirah

Similar Names

Amira Nadia Layla Zara

Personality Traits

CharmingIntelligentCreativeFriendly

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