Samra: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: s-ahmr-ah
Origin: Unspecified
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Updated on Jun 12, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Middle East
Meaning: Samra symbolizes 'beauty and purity'.

Samra is a unique and multifaceted name with various meanings and origins. In Arabic, it refers to a ‘brunette’ or someone with a brownish or tanned complexion, and it may also connote ‘pure’ and ‘promise.’ As a variant of the Arabic Samara, it can mean ‘benefit’ or ‘pleasant company.’ In Sanskrit, Samra means ‘accompanied by immortals’ or ‘accompanied by gods.’ It is also a Mandaic name meaning ‘keeping’ or ‘possessing,’ and as the feminine counterpart of the Greek occupational name Samaras, it can connote ‘saddle maker.’ The use of the name Samra has evolved over time, reflecting cultural exchange and linguistic diversity. Significance of the name Samra symbolizes beauty and purity.

Samra Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Samra is currently #21090 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Samra is currently #12016 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Samra is currently #10159 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Samra is currently #5751 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Samra is currently #10964 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Samra is currently #6209 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Samra is currently #10289 on Kiindred Australian Names

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