Samir
/samiɾ/from spelling rules
Samir is a Spanish male given name.
Samir is used as a male given name.
How do you pronounce it?
/samiɾ/
When do people say it?
The Spanish equivalent of this name is Samuel.
Did you know?
- While Samir is used in Spanish, it is not an indigenous Spanish name but an Arabic loanword meaning 'companion in evening conversation'.
- While used in Spanish-speaking countries, the name Samir is actually a loanword of Arabic origin. It entered the Spanish lexicon through the historical presence of Moorish culture in the Iberian Peninsula.
- The final 'r' in Samir is a single tap of the tongue against the roof of the mouth, rather than the long trilled 'rr' common in many Spanish names.
Examples in context
- Samir es mi hermano.Samir is my brother.
- ¿Viste a Samir en la fiesta?Did you see Samir at the party?
- El profesor se llama Samir.The teacher's name is Samir.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are talking about a mutual friend.
- Lucía¿Sabes dónde está Samir?Do you know where Samir is?
- DanielCreo que Samir está en el cine.I think Samir is at the cinema.
- Lucía¡Ah, entonces Samir llegará tarde!Oh, then Samir will arrive late!
- DanielSí, él siempre llega tarde.Yes, he always arrives late.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
