Samira: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: Samira · 3 syllables
Everything about the name Samira: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.
Meaning
«Evening companion»
Gender
Girl
Origin
Arabic
Popularity
66 out of 100
Where Samira is popular
- RussiaPopular
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About the Name Samira
With its Arabic heritage, Samira has long been valued for its meaning, "Evening companion." It is the kind of girl's name that carries a clear story parents can pass on.
In everyday speech Samira is said Samira (3 syllables). Samira is usually used in full, without a common nickname. Across languages you'll also come across related forms and spellings such as Самира.
Today Samira is a steadily chosen option, scoring 66 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as .
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Variants & Related Spellings
FAQ
What does the name Samira mean?+
The name Samira means "Evening companion".
What is the origin of the name Samira?+
Samira is a name of Arabic origin.
Is Samira a girl or boy name?+
Samira is traditionally a girl name.
How do you pronounce Samira?+
Samira is pronounced Samira (3 syllables).
Is Samira a popular name?+
Samira is a steadily chosen option, scoring 66 out of 100 in our popularity index.
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