Gender: Female
Origin: Arabic, Hebrew
Meaning: Accompanied by Gods, Guardian or protector
Pronunciation: suh-MAR-uh, /səˈmɑːrə/, S AE M ER AH
Popularity Rank: #3,522
Derived from the Hebrew name Shamar, meaning 'to guard' or 'to protect'. It is also linked to the tropical tree known as the 'winged seed' tree or 'helicopter' tree.
The name Samara is of Arabic, Hebrew origin and means Accompanied by Gods, Guardian or protector. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Samara is commonly found in Brazil, Colombia, United States of America, and 81 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: suh-MAR-uh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /səˈmɑːrə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S AE M ER AH
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Samara is recorded 17,841 times globally, ranking it as the 3,522th most common name worldwide.
Samara is most prevalent in Brazil, with 6,545 occurrences, making it the 187th most popular name in the country.
In Brazil, the name Samara is found among 1 in every 124 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | #187 | 1 : 124 |
| Colombia | #1,233 | 1 : 885 |
| United States of America | #2,812 | 1 : 1,696 |
| Morocco | #1,466 | 1 : 1,078 |
| Spain | #1,083 | 1 : 651 |
| Egypt | #4,086 | 1 : 3,259 |
| Mexico | #1,763 | 1 : 1,292 |
| Tunisia | #1,178 | 1 : 950 |
| Algeria | #2,361 | 1 : 2,766 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | #1,847 | 1 : 1,241 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Samara from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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