Samira
سميرة
The feminine form of Samir: from the Arabic word meaning "entertainer, companion in conversation, one who talks during night gatherings", derived from the root سمر (samara) meaning "to spend the night in conversation".
Meaning and origin
Samira is widely used across Arabic and Persian-speaking communities as the feminine counterpart to Samir, traditionally associated with social companionship and engaging conversation.
How to pronounce Samira
| Arabic | sah-MEER-ah /sɑˈmiːrɑ/ |
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