What is the meaning of the name Samir in Islam?

Samir (Arabic: سمير) means "Entertaining companion" in Arabic. It is a boy's name used by Muslims worldwide.

Is Samir a good Islamic name?

Yes, Samir is considered a good Islamic name as it carries a positive meaning: "Entertaining companion". Names with good meanings are encouraged in Islam, and the Prophet ﷺ recommended naming children with beautiful names.

Boy Arabic

Samir

سمير

Meaning

Entertaining companion

Gender

Boy's name

Origin

Arabic

Popularity

popular

Samir (سمير) is an Arabic name meaning "Entertaining companion". The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "On the Day of Judgement you will be called by your names and your fathers' names, so make your names good." (Abu Dawud)

More Boy's Names Starting with S

Sulayman

Man of peace (Solomon)

سليمان

Salih

Righteous

صالح

Shuayb

One who guides aright

شعيب

Salman

Safe

سلمان

Saad

Good fortune

سعد

Sufyan

Swift

سفيان

Sabir

Patient

صابر

Sadiq

Truthful

صادق

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