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Name Origin

Samara is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'protected by God'. It is also a popular Arabic name with the same meaning.

hebrewarabicfemininereligiousgod

Famous People

Samara Weaving (1992-)

Actress

  • Known for roles in films like 'Ready or Not' and 'The Babysitter'
  • Appeared in the TV series 'Home and Away'

Samara Joy (1999-)

Jazz Singer

  • Won the 2023 Grammy Award for Best New Artist
  • Critically acclaimed for her vocal style and interpretations of jazz standards