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Samara is a female given name of various origins. It might refer to Samara, Iraq; Samara, Russia; or to winged fruit seeds. The name increased in use after it was used for an evil character in the 2002 horror film The Ring.
Samara is a female given name of various origins. It might refer to Samara, Iraq; Samara, Russia; or
A girl name with 3 syllables. Currently considered rare.
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The name Samara has multiple potential origins and meanings. It can be linked to the city of Samara in Russia, or it may derive from the Hebrew word 'simrah' meaning 'song' or 'music'. In some contexts, it is also associated with the Arabic word for 'companion in evening talk'.
Samara Weidman, Samara Joy, Samara Felippo, Samara Chamoun
Sam, Sammy, Mara
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