Samira

sa-MEER-ah
Arabic
"companion in evening conversation"

Samira Origin and Meaning

The name Samira is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning "companion in evening conversation".

Shiny cousin of Samara with an intriguing meaning. Increasingly associated with the charming Samira Wiley, a perennial scene-stealer on "Orange is the New Black" and "The Handmaid's Tale."

# 802 in the US

Samira Rank in US Top 1000

# 2236 on Nameberry

Samira Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Samira Popularity

Famous People Named Samira

  • Samira Ahmed
    British TV reporter
  • Samira Bellil (1972
    2004), French feminist & activist
  • Samira Besic
    Bosnian,German ex,singer of MAXX
  • Samira Makhmalbaf
    Iranian film director
  • Samira Said
    Moroccan singer
  • Samira Shahbandar
    second wife of Saddam Hussein
  • Samira Tewfik
    Lebanese Syrian singer
  • Samira Wiley
    American actress

Samira in Pop Culture

  • Samira Fawaz
    TV Personality on "All American Muslim"
  • Samira (Samuel by birth)
    character in "Normal Lost Phone"

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