Samir means “evening companion in talk”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani.
- Samir is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Samir mean?
Literally: Arabic sāmir
Literal meaning
Samir is a boy's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Azerbaijani. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic ثَامِر. The meaning has not yet been confirmed from the source word's own entry, so it is held for review.[1]
Samir in Azerbaijani
What does Samir mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Samir. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “evening companion in talk” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Samir come from?
Arabic, compound. From Arabic sāmir.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic ثَامِر.[1]✓ Documented
Is Samir a Azerbaijani name?
Yes. Samir is documented as a given name in Azerbaijani. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Samir across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijani | SamirLatin | Boy | same as above: “evening companion in talk” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Samir
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samir[1] | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Samir
Names recorded for the same language (Azerbaijani) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Samir rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- FərmanBoy“firman, decree”same language (azerbaijani)
- MüşfiqBoy“compassionate, tender”same language (azerbaijani)
- NezerBoy“to cast a glance; compassion, kindness”same language (azerbaijani)
- NadireGirl“precious, unequalled, rare; new, beautiful”same language (azerbaijani)
- ÇiçəkGirl“flower”same language (azerbaijani)
- MehmetBoy“praised; form of Muhammad”same language (azerbaijani)
- QeyrətBoy“zeal, sense of honour”same language (azerbaijani)
- CesurBoy“brave, bold”same language (azerbaijani)
Common questions about Samir
What does the name Samir mean?
Samir means “evening companion in talk”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani.
Is Samir a girl's or a boy's name?
Samir is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Samir come from?
Samir is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Samir?
Samir is recorded for Azerbaijani. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Samir have?
Samir has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Samir”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93609055. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; listed as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; etymology states: From Arabic ثَامِر (ṯāmir); headword of the Azerbaijani given-name entry
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