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Samra: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“of brown complexion”

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سمراء

سَمْرَاء

Samra (سمراء, Arabic سَمْرَاء) is a Muslim girl’s name that means “of brown complexion”. It comes from the Arabic root س م ر. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, س م ر.

Samra at a glance

Meaning: of brown complexion
Gender: Girl
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: sam-raa
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: S · س

Meaning of Samra

In English: of brown complexion
اردو میں معنی: گندمی رنگت والی

Origin and history of Samra

Lane gives samrāʾ as a woman of a tawny or brownish colour, between white and black.

Rootس م ر

How to say and write Samra

Say it: sam-raa2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Samra
Urdu: سمراء
Original script: سَمْرَاء
Other spellings: Samraa · Samrah
Themes: Beauty

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Questions about the name Samra

What does the name Samra mean?

Samra means “of brown complexion”. In Urdu: گندمی رنگت والی. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Samra a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Samra is a girl’s name.

Is Samra a Muslim name?

Yes. Samra is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane gives samrāʾ as a woman of a tawny or brownish colour, between white and black.

How do you pronounce Samra?

Say it “sam-raa”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Samra in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Samra is written سمراء. In its original script: سَمْرَاء.

What are other spellings of Samra?

Samra is also spelled Samraa, Samrah.

Is the meaning of Samra verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.