Samira means “companion in evening talk”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Tatar.
- Samira is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Tatar.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Samira mean?
Literal meaning
Samira is a girl's name used in Tatar. It means “companion in evening talk”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Samira in Tatar
What does Samira mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Samira (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “companion in evening talk” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Samira come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Samira a Tatar name?
Yes. Samira is used as a given name in Tatar. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Samira across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatar | SamiraLatin, romanized | Girl | same as above: “companion in evening talk” | Editorial |
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 Samira
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samira | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Sibling names for Samira
Names recorded for the same language (Tatar) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Samira rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- KhamzaBoy“strong, steadfast”same language (tatar)
- VeneraGirl“Venus”same language (tatar)
- KhalisaGirl“pure, sincere”same language (tatar)
- HadiBoy“leader, guide; quiet, calm, gentle”same language (tatar)
- BatyrBoy“hero, brave warrior”same language (tatar)
- FazlullaBoy“grace of God”same language (tatar)
- AkramBoy“most generous”same language (tatar)
- MasgutBoy“fortunate”same language (tatar)
Common questions about Samira
What does the name Samira mean?
Samira means “companion in evening talk”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Tatar.
Is Samira a girl's or a boy's name?
Samira is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Samira come from?
Samira is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Samira?
Samira is recorded for Tatar. 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 Samira have?
Samira has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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