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Samiira

/sah-MEE-rah/Somali · a girl’s name

“Arabic-derived: an uplifting and pleasant companion”

How to say it
sah-MEE-rah
Given to
Girls
Used in
Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia
How common
common

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

SamiiraSamira

Nicknames & short forms

Sami

From the same family

01Sami“Arabic-derived: elevated and noble”Somalimale→︎02Samiha“Generous, gracious, and forgiving”Somalifemale→︎03Samiir“A pleasant companion whose conversation brings warmth and happiness”Somalimale→︎04Samir“Arabic-derived: cheerful and companionable”Somalimale→︎05Samira“An Arabic-derived name meaning pleasant companion in evening conversation”Somalifemale→︎