Samira
suh-MEER-uh
✦ Meaning
“Arabic name meaning 'entertaining companion' or 'one who tells stories at night.' It carries graceful cultural depth from Middle Eastern and South Asian traditions.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #770 in the United States.
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3
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Famous Bearers
- Samira Wiley (actress)
- Samira Ahmed (broadcaster)
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Cross-Cultural Notes
Arabic origin with strong presence in Middle Eastern, South Asian, and increasingly Western communities
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Arabic name meaning 'entertaining companion' or 'one who tells stories at night.' It carries graceful cultural depth from Middle Eastern and South Asian traditions.
Samira is currently ranked #770 in the United States. It's trending up as more parents discover it.
Popular nicknames for Samira include Sami, Mira, Sam.
Names that pair beautifully with Samira include Aisha.