Companion in evening conversation
Derived from the Arabic root s-m-r, it refers to a person who participates in 'samar,' the traditional practice of staying up late to socialize and tell stories by night. It carries connotations of friendship, storytelling, and pleasant company.
Less common today
Sameera isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,958 in 2016.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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