Samir
/sah-MIHRSUH-MIHR/ Turkic Male
Meaning & Origin
Samir is a Turkic name meaning "Pleasant companion". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina. The name Samir originates from Arabic. It is derived from the root 'samar' which means 'evening talk' or 'night conversation'.
Quick Facts
Language Turkic
Gender Male
Phonetic sah-MIHRSUH-MIHR
IPA sɑˈmɪɹ/, /səˈmɪɹ
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as sah-MIHRSUH-MIHR. Keep the original Turkic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Samir
- · Samir Amin - Egyptian economist
- · Samir Nasri - French footballer
- · Samir Geagea - Lebanese politician
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