Samira
Samira is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Delightful companion in evening talk”.
| Meaning | Delightful companion in evening talk |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | سميرة |
| Pronunciation | sah-MEE-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | North Africa, Egypt, Levant, Iran |
Meaning and origin of Samira
Samira is the feminine of Samir and pictures a woman whose company turns an evening into a pleasure. Its root means to talk in the evening. For decades it has been one of the best-loved Arabic girls' names, and it is also used in Iran, Bosnia, Africa and Turkey, where it appears as Semira. In South Asia it is spelled Sameera, but the meaning stays the same everywhere.
Is Samira a Muslim name?
Muslim parents choose Samira, an Arabic name, for a daughter they hope will be delightful company.
How popular is Samira?
It is widely used across the Arab world, in Iran, in Bosnia and in West Africa.
Gifts with the name Samira
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Spellings and variants of Samira
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Samira mean?
Samira means 'Delightful companion in evening talk'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Samira a Muslim name?
Muslim parents choose Samira, an Arabic name, for a daughter they hope will be delightful company.
How do you pronounce Samira?
Samira is pronounced sah-MEE-rah.
Is Samira a boy or girl name?
Samira is usually a girl name.