The name Samir was given to 301 boys born in the US in 2016.
― Anonymous User 6/7/2017
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Samir Farid Geagea is a Lebanese politician and commander. He is also the executive chairman of the Lebanese Forces, the second largest Christian political party in Lebanon.
Samir Nasri is a French professional footballer who plays for Spanish club Sevilla, on loan from Manchester City. He primarily plays as an attacking midfielder and a winger, although he has also been deployed in central midfield.Nasri is known for his dribbling, ball control and passing ability. Of Algerian heritage, he is described as a player whose "vision and imagination make him an unpredictable opponent". His playing style, ability, and cultural background have drawn comparisons to French legend Zinedine Zidane.
The Arabic root of Samir is S-M-R, which refers to dark, evening, or dark complexioned. Samir (as opposed to Saamir), is alternatively spelled Sameer. Relating back to the root, it refers to one who gives company during the evening.