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Samsir name meaning

“sword”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/samsir/
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Persian
Syllables
2
Popularity
#2,077

Samsir is a masculine name commonly linked to Persian shamshīr, meaning sword. The Persian word was also borrowed into Malay. Samsir represents an adapted pronunciation of that source word, connecting the name's meaning with both its Persian origin and the word's presence in the Malay language.

What does Samsir mean?

Sword

In Indonesian: pedang

Origin and cultural usage of Samsir

Commonly linked to Persian shamshīr, 'sword', also borrowed into Malay. Samsir represents an adapted pronunciation.

Linguistic originPersian, Malay
Starts withS · Sa

Name combinations with Samsir

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Samsir, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Samsir Atmo Novianto

    Meaning of each word

    • Samsir: sword
    • Atmo: soul or inner self
    • Novianto: associated with November
  • Samsir Dwiki Kaka

    Meaning of each word

    • Samsir: sword
    • Dwiki: two, second in order
    • Kaka: an older sibling
  • Samsir Hendriyanto

    Meaning of each word

    • Samsir: sword
    • Hendriyanto: ruler of the home
  • Wiria Samsir Mulyawan

    Meaning of each word

    • Wiria: courage, vigor or strength
    • Samsir: sword
    • Mulyawan: valuable, noble
  • Samsir Ariyanto

    Meaning of each word

    • Samsir: sword
    • Ariyanto: noble, honorable
  • Samsir Nendra Muni

    Meaning of each word

    • Samsir: sword
    • Nendra: sleep, repose
    • Muni: sage, wise ascetic

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How to pronounce Samsir

Syllables2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names
IPA/samsir/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦱꦩ꧀ꦱꦶꦂ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮞᮙ᮪ᮞᮤᮁ

Is Samsir a boy’s name?

Yes, Samsir is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 88% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 88%Girls 12% ♀

Samsir ranks #2,077 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Samsir

Famous people named Samsir

  • Hi. Samsir · b. 1960
  • Samsir · b. 1961
  • Samsir · b. 1977
  • Samsir Alam · b. 1978
  • Samsir Ali · b. 1970
  • Samsir Ismail · b. 1963
  • Samsir Pohan · b. 1982
  • Samsir Rambe

FAQ about the name Samsir

What is the meaning of Samsir?

Samsir means sword. Commonly linked to Persian shamshīr, 'sword', also borrowed into Malay. Samsir represents an adapted pronunciation.

Is Samsir a boy’s name?

Yes, Samsir is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 88% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Samsir?

Samsir is of Persian and Malay origin.

How many syllables does Samsir have?

Samsir has 2 syllables (Sam-sir) and 6 letters.

How popular is the name Samsir?

Samsir ranks #2,077 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Samsir?

Some ideas: Samsir Atmo Novianto; Samsir Dwiki Kaka; Samsir Hendriyanto.

Famous people named Samsir?

Notable people named Samsir include Hi. Samsir, Samsir, Samsir.

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