Samir

Samir Meaning & Origin

About Samir
The name Samir is of Arabic origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Arabic word "samar" which means "evening conversation" or "night talk." It can also mean "companion in the evening" or "entertaining companion." Samir is a name often given to boys and is associated with qualities such as sociability, charm, and the ability to engage in interesting conversations.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Samir are male.

Samir Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 22.08% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMR
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AH0 M IH1 R
🌐 IPA
/səˈmɪr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Samir in Braille

Here's how to represent Samir in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Samir in braille

How to Spell the Name Samir in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Samir using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Samir in sign language

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