سمير

Semir

boyBosnian / Turkish form of Arabic Samīr

Semir is a Muslim boy name meaning “Pleasant companion, evening talk”.

MeaningPleasant companion, evening talk
GenderBoy
OriginBosnian / Turkish form of Arabic Samīr
Arabic spellingسمير
Pronunciationseh-MEER
Arabic rootس م ر (s-m-r) — evening conversation
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Semir

Semir is the Bosnian form of Samīr, meaning a pleasant companion in evening conversation. Bosnian and Turkish shift the Arabic a to e in many borrowed names, as in Semira, Selma and Emir. Semir is one of the more popular Muslim boys' names in Bosnia and Herzegovina; footballer Semir Štilić is a well-known bearer.

Is Semir a Muslim name?

Yes. Semir is the Bosnian and Turkish form of Samir, an Arabic name used by Muslim families.

Where is the name Semir used?

Popular among Bosniaks and Albanians, and used in Turkey and Ethiopia.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Semir mean?

Semir means 'Pleasant companion, evening talk'. It comes from Bosnian / Turkish form of Arabic Samīr.

Is Semir a Muslim name?

Yes. Semir is the Bosnian and Turkish form of Samir, an Arabic name used by Muslim families.

How do you write Semir in Arabic?

Semir is written سمير in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Semir?

Semir is pronounced seh-MEER.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.