Samori

Samori Meaning & Origin

About Samori
The name "Samori" is of African origin, specifically from the Mandinka language. It is commonly used in West Africa, particularly in countries like Guinea, Mali, and Senegal. The name is associated with the historical figure Samori TourΓ©, who was a prominent leader and warrior during the resistance against French colonialism in the late 19th century. As a name, "Samori" signifies strength, bravery, and leadership, reflecting the qualities and legacy of the historical figure it is derived from.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Samori are male.

Samori Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SMR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S05060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AA0 M AO1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/samori*/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SMR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Samori in Braille

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

The name Samori in braille

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

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

The name Samori in sign language

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