Samir

Samir Meaning & Origin

About Samir
The surname Samir is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic given name Samir, which means "companion in the evening conversation" or "entertaining companion." It is a popular surname in various Arabic-speaking countries and signifies a person who is sociable, friendly, and enjoyable to be around.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Samir is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Samir: 212
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 87663
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Samir based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Samir is not currently available.

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, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Samir in braille

How to sign the name Samir using Sign Language

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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