Samir (name)

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Samir is a name used in Arab speaking countries, and in the Indian subcontinent. There are two different derivations. One name is of Arabic origin (سمير, "entertaining companion") traditionally given to Arab Christian or Muslim males. Another is from samira, of Sanskrit origin (समीर, "gust of wind/a cool gentle breeze on a hot summer day"), traditionally given to Hindu males. It may be spelt Sameer. In some languages, such as Bangla language the first vowel is pronounced differently. ^[1]. The Turkish, Bosnian and Albanian form of the name is Semir.

Contents 1 Uses as names 1.1 Arabic-derived names 1.2 Sanskrit-derived name 2 In different sectors of life 2.1 As a historically significant name/adjective 2.2 As movie character 2.3 As a family name 3 See also 4 References

[edit] Uses as names

[edit] Arabic-derived names

• Samir Amin, Egyptian Marxist economist.
• Samir Hossain, (first name - Mohammad) an international mental health researcher on the science of "Death" who developed the Death and Adjustment Hypotheses
• Samir Beloufa (born 1979), an Algerian footballer
• Samir Zaoui (born 1976), an Algerian footballer
• Samir Azzouz (born 1986), a Dutch terrorist suspect
• Samir Ghanem, an Egyptian comedian
• Samir Kuntar
• Samir Naqqash
• Samir, Swiss film maker of Iraqi descent
• Samir Amin (under-development theory)
• Samir Misbah (entrepreneur)
• Samir Nasri, a French footballer

[edit] Sanskrit-derived name

• Sameer (lyricist), an Indian film lyricist.

[edit] In different sectors of life

[edit] As a historically significant name/adjective

A profoundly interesting name/adjective derived from Arabic origins to mean the "lamp" or "guide," associated with the praises given to the Prophet Muhammad (Sm) in helping others achieve their aims.

[edit] As movie character

In the American comedy film Office Space, one of the main characters is named Samir Nagheenanajar. He is played by Ajay Naidu. Also in Hindi movies in India called "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam" and also "Mujhse Shaadi Karogi",actor Salman Khan played the role of Sameer opposite actresses Aishwarya Rai and Priyanka Chopra,respectively.

[edit] As a family name

The family name is recognised throughout India and Pakistan as one of the oldest Arabic clans.

[edit] See also

• Samira

[edit] References