Meaning & use

Samara

proper noun·Advanced

A feminine given name, often said to mean 'guardian' or 'protected,' and also the name of a major Russian city.

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Her parents named her Samara after visiting the city on the Volga River.

Samara is a popular name for girls in several English-speaking countries today.

A note on using this word

'Samara' is also an unrelated botanical term for a winged seed, such as those produced by maple and elm trees.

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