Meaning & use
Samara
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Meanings
proper nounproper
A female given name of uncertain origin, sometimes associated with meanings like 'guardian' or 'protected'.
Grammar: Used as a name for a person; capitalized.
Samara is my cousin's name; she was named after her grandmother.
In the novel, Samara is a brave young woman who protects her village.
The name Samara has become more popular in recent years.
proper nounproper
A city in southwestern Russia, on the Volga River, formerly known as Kuybyshev.
Grammar: Refers to a specific place; capitalized.
Samara is an important industrial and cultural center in Russia.
During World War II, Samara served as a backup capital of the Soviet Union.
The Volga River flows through Samara.
Common combinations
- the city of Samara
- The city of Samara is known for its aerospace industry.
- Samara Oblast
- Samara Oblast is a federal subject of Russia.
- named Samara
- She has a daughter named Samara.
Commonly confused: Samara or samara?
Samara vs samara
As a common noun (not capitalized), 'samara' refers to a winged seed, such as those of maple trees. The proper noun 'Samara' is a name or place.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'Samara' correctly as a proper noun?
Choose one answer.
'Samara' as a proper noun is capitalized and refers to a specific place or person. Option B correctly uses it as a city name. Options An and C use 'samara' as a common noun for a winged seed, which is a different word. Option D is incorrect because a samara is not a bird.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “Samara”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.