سميرا

Sumaira

girlArabic, South Asian form

Sumaira is a Muslim girl name meaning “Companion in evening conversation”.

MeaningCompanion in evening conversation
GenderGirl
OriginArabic, South Asian form
Arabic spellingسميرا
Pronunciationsoo-MAI-rah
Arabic rootس م ر (s-m-r) — evening conversation
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Sumaira

Sumaira is generally regarded as a South Asian form of the Arabic Sumayra, a diminutive linked to Samira, a companion in pleasant evening conversation. The same root also gives samrāʾ, a woman of brownish complexion. The name is very popular in Pakistan, where it is often spelled Sumaira or Sumera.

Is Sumaira a Muslim name?

Yes. Sumaira is a Muslim name used widely in Pakistan, generally understood as a form of the Arabic Samira or Sumayra.

Where is the name Sumaira used?

Very common in Pakistan and among Indian Muslims.

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Spellings and variants of Sumaira

SumeraSumairahSumayraSumeera

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sumaira mean?

Sumaira means 'Companion in evening conversation'. It comes from Arabic, South Asian form.

Is Sumaira a Muslim name?

Yes. Sumaira is a Muslim name used widely in Pakistan, generally understood as a form of the Arabic Samira or Sumayra.

How do you write Sumaira in Arabic?

Sumaira is written سميرا in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Sumaira?

Sumaira is pronounced soo-MAI-rah.

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