Entertaining companion or companion in evening talk
Derived from the Arabic root s-m-r, Samirah refers to a person who participates in 'samar,' which is the practice of staying up late at night for conversation and storytelling. It carries a sense of warmth, sociability, and intellectual engagement. In many cultures, it suggests someone who is a delightful and captivating companion.
About 69 girls were named Samirah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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