Girl name
Samira name meaning
“companion in evening conversation”
Samira is a feminine name from Arabic samīrah, meaning a companion in evening conversation. The source word is the feminine form of samīr. It is also related to samar, meaning conversation held at night, which explains the evening setting included in the meaning of the name.
What does Samira mean?
Companion in evening conversation
In Indonesian: teman berbincang pada malam hari
Origin and cultural usage of Samira
Samira comes from Arabic samīrah, the feminine form of samīr. It is related to samar, conversation held 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.
Samira in Islam and the Quran
Samira 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 Samira
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /samira/ |
| Arabic script | سميرة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦩꦶꦫ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮙᮤᮛ |
Is Samira a girl’s name?
Yes, Samira is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Samira ranks #2,784 among girl names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Samira
Famous people named Samira
- Samira Achmad · b. 1984
FAQ about the name Samira
What is the meaning of Samira?
Samira means companion in evening conversation. Samira comes from Arabic samīrah, the feminine form of samīr. It is related to samar, conversation held at night.
Is Samira a girl’s name?
Yes, Samira is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Samira?
Samira is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Samira in the Quran?
Samira does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Samira have?
Samira has 3 syllables (Sa-mi-ra) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Samira?
Samira ranks #2,784 among girl names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Samira?
Notable people named Samira include Samira Achmad.
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