Boy • Modern Tamil
Samir
சமிர்
Signature Meaning
Samir is a concise, melodic name used across South Asia and the Middle East and also found among Tamil speakers. It is commonly associated with a “gentle breeze” (from Sanskrit samīra) and alternatively with a “companion in evening conversation” (from Arabic), both senses convey warmth and ease. Exact origin or intended meaning for a particular family may vary.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/SaˈMiɾ/
Starts with2 / C
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 11 → Root 2 (Moon / சந்திரன்)
S(3) + A(1) + M(4) + I(1) + R(2) = 11
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 24 → Root 6
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
9· Moon (சந்திரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likesah-MIR
Tamil syllablesச-மி-ர்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./saˈmiɾ/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
SaamirSameerSaameerShamirShaamirShameer