Gender: Male
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Wind, Pleasant Companion
Pronunciation: suh-MEER, /səˈmɪər/, S AH M IH R
Popularity Rank: #187
Samir is an Arabic name meaning 'companion in evening talk' or 'entertaining companion'. It also means 'pleasant companion' or 'friend of the night'.
The name Samir is of Arabic origin and means Wind, Pleasant Companion, A Companion who Joins in an Evening Conversation, Jovial, Early Morning Fragrance, Entertaining Companion, Breeze, Entertainer, Early morning fragrance, Entertaining companion. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Samir is commonly found in Algeria, Morocco, Egypt, and 94 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: suh-MEER
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /səˈmɪər/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S AH M IH R
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
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At NamesLook, the name Samir is recorded 227,152 times globally, ranking it as the 187th most common name worldwide.
Samir is most prevalent in Algeria, with 57,797 occurrences, making it the 7th most popular name in the country.
In Azerbaijan, the name Samir is found among 1 in every 18 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | #7 | 1 : 23 |
| Morocco | #43 | 1 : 21 |
| Egypt | #208 | 1 : 83 |
| Tunisia | #41 | 1 : 38 |
| France | #270 | 1 : 99 |
| Saudi Arabia | #335 | 1 : 334 |
| Italy | #689 | 1 : 252 |
| Colombia | #503 | 1 : 275 |
| India | #177 | 1 : 217 |
| United States of America | #1,311 | 1 : 587 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Samir from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 28, 2024 10:32 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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