Boy name
Samir name meaning
“companion for evening conversation”
Samir is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning a companion for evening conversation. Its source word is samīr, referring to a companion who shares conversation at night. In Arabic naming, the meaning connects companionship with the particular setting of conversation during the night.
What does Samir mean?
Companion for evening conversation
In Indonesian: kawan berbincang pada malam hari
Origin and cultural usage of Samir
In Arabic naming, Samir comes from samīr, a companion who shares conversation at night.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Samir in Islam and the Quran
Samir does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Samir
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /samir/ |
| Arabic script | سمير |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦩꦶꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮙᮤᮁ |
Is Samir a boy’s name?
Yes, Samir is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Samir ranks #5,013 among boy names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Samir
Famous people named Samir
- Samir · b. 1992
FAQ about the name Samir
What is the meaning of Samir?
Samir means companion for evening conversation. In Arabic naming, Samir comes from samīr, a companion who shares conversation at night.
Is Samir a boy’s name?
Yes, Samir is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Samir?
Samir is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Samir in the Quran?
Samir does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Samir have?
Samir has 2 syllables (Sa-mir) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Samir?
Samir ranks #5,013 among boy names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Samir?
Notable people named Samir include Samir.
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