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Samirah

sah-MEE-rah

Popularity

#2955

stable

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

1,888

Peak Year

#84 in 2013

First Recorded

1977

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Samirah means 'entertaining female companion' or 'one who enjoys evening conversations' in Arabic. It's a feminine form of Samir.

Nickname Watch

SamSamiMira

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Numerology

1

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

  • Samira Ahmed

    British journalist, writer, and broadcaster

Nicknames

SamSamiMira

Spelling Variations

SamiraSameera

Similar Names

AaliyahAmiraNadiaSoraya

Personality Traits

FriendlySociableIntelligentCharming

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