Samirah - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Samirah

sa-MEER-ah'sah-MEE-rah'3 syllables
🇸🇦Arabic
Sociable

MEANING

Entertaining companion

ORIGIN

Middle Eastern

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Arabic root 's-m-r' which means 'to entertain or spend the evening in conversation'.

CULTURAL NOTES

The name is often associated with women who are seen as engaging and social, often playing a role in gatherings as a pleasant conversationalist.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically, the name has been used in Arabic-speaking regions and is often seen in classical poetry and literature.

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