Baby Name #79
Prompt: Muslim boys name starts with S
Samir
Samir is a charming and widely used masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning <i>companion in evening talk</i> or <i>entertaining companion</i>. It suggests someone who is good company, friendly, and pleasant. The name is prevalent throughout the Arab world, as well as in South Asia, particularly India and Pakistan, and parts of Europe, especially France and the Balkans, due to migration. It also has a Sanskrit equivalent, meaning <i>wind</i> or <i>air</i>. Famous individuals include Samir Nasri, a French professional footballer, and Samir Amin, an Egyptian Marxist economist.
