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. It carries a poetic connotation of friendship and night-time storytelling. The name is widely used across the Middle East, South Asia, and parts of Europe.
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