Samara Name Origin
/suh-MAH-rah/-
Brazilian (Latin American) 40%
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Russian (Slavic) 35%
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Egyptian (North African) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Samara
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
The name 'Samara' has multiple origins. In Latin America, it is used as a female given name, possibly derived from Hebrew or Arabic roots. In Russia and Slavic countries, it is also a female name, possibly linked to the city of Samara or the Hebrew name meaning 'guardian' or 'protected by God'. The Egyptian usage may be influenced by Arabic origins, where it can mean 'guardian' or 'protected'.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Samara each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).