US Popularity Rank: 1179

Origin: Sanskrit

Meaning: Wind, gentle breeze

Help baby breeze through life with the name Samir! Airy and light, this boy’s name has origins in the Sanskrit language and means “wind” or “gentle breeze.” Maybe baby is destined to soar amongst the clouds as a pilot, chase after storms, or even study the science behind wind turbines. Whatever baby dreams, the sky is certainly the limit! Samir is a classic and popular name shared with the likes of Indian actor Samir Soni, French soccer player Samir Nasri, and British neuroscientist Samir Zeki. So, there is no need to question whether this floating name is right for baby; the answer is blowin’ in the wind!