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Samarah is a female first name that is considered a variant of Samara or Samira, which in turn are female forms of the Arabic name Samir.
What does the name Samarah mean?
The name Samarah, a derivative of Samara or Samira, means "the entertainer" and also refers to "intimate nighttime conversations" or "the intimate talk at night." This meaning traces back to the Arabic word samar or samara (سَمَرَ), which means "to chat in the evening" or "to converse in the evening or at night." Other forms of the name include Samar, Samire, Semira, Semire, and Sameera.
Where does the name Samarah come from?
The name Samarah has Arabic roots and means "the entertainer."
How do you pronounce Samarah?
Sah-mah-rah
Popularity
In Germany, Samarah is a rather rare first name. In 2018, it ranked 4,078th on the list of the most popular girl names. Its highest ranking was in 2009 at 1,234th. In the last ten years, Samarah has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,455th.
Nicknames & pet names
Sam / Susu
Frequently asked questions about the name Samarah
What does the name Samarah mean?
The name Samarah means "the entertainer" and refers to intimate nighttime conversations. It originates from the Arabic word samar, which means "to chat in the evening."
Where does the name Samarah come from?
Samarah has Arabic roots and is a derivative of Samara or Samira.
How popular is the name Samarah?
The popularity of the name Samarah varies by region, but it is appreciated in many countries with Arabic influence and is increasingly used in other cultures.