Arabic
Samir
سميرCompanion in evening conversation
Boy namesMeaning of Samir
Companion in evening conversation
Samir evokes the Arabic tradition of evening conversation. It shares a root with samar, evening talk.
At a glance
- Usage
- Boy names
- Origin
- Arabic
- First Arabic letter
- س
- Arabic letters
- 4
- Pronunciation guide
- sa-MEER
- Other spellings
- Sameer
How to write and say Samir
- In Arabic
- سمير
- In Latin letters
- Samir
This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.
Why consider the name Samir?
- The recorded meaning is “Companion in evening conversation.” Check the cited source and intended origin before relying on that interpretation.
- Compare سمير in Arabic with Samir in Latin letters across your family’s languages.
- Other recorded spellings include Sameer. Choose a consistent form for official documents.
- Try saying the name with your family name, and ask relatives how they would write and pronounce it.
Sources & further reading
Wiktionary · سمير ↗Questions about Samir
What does Samir mean?
Companion in evening conversation
How do you write Samir in Arabic and Latin letters?
The forms shown here are سمير in Arabic and Samir in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.
Are there other spellings of Samir?
Our recorded alternatives are Sameer. Similar spellings do not always share an origin, so check the form you intend to use.
How is Samir pronounced?
Our approximate guide is sa-MEER. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.