What origin is the name Samory?

Samory comes from African naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Samory?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Samory — for example Amara, Zuri, Imani. You can browse more on our african names page.

Is it Samory or Samori?

Both spellings are used. Samory means "A Manding name of West African origin meaning brave, often associated with historical leaders."; Samori is listed with the meaning "Name of a powerful West African ruler". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Samory

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Samory

Samory

Boy

African

3 syllables

Samory is an African boy's name meaning "A Manding name of West African origin meaning brave, often associated with historical leaders".

Samory is a boy's name of African origin meaning "A Manding name of West African origin meaning brave, often associated with historical leaders". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: African
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Samory mean?

A Manding name of West African origin meaning brave, often associated with historical leaders.

How popular is Samory?

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What does Samory mean?

Samory is a boy name of African origin meaning "A Manding name of West African origin meaning brave, often associated with historical leaders.".

How popular is Samory?

We have no birth-record ranking for Samory: it is not in US records, and India publishes no national name rankings. The meter above fills in as parents here view, search for and save the name.

Sister names that go with Samory

Amara Zuri Imani Nia Nala Ayana

How to say Samory

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Name numerology

9is the Chaldean number for Samory.

Number 9 is linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

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Other spellings of Samory

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Samori — "Name of a powerful West African ruler" (Unknown origin)

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Samory at a glance

Letters: 6
Syllables: 3
Starts with: S
Ends with: -ry
Vowels: 2 of 6 letters

Which other names end in -ry?

Avery

6-letter boy names

Which names have a similar meaning to Samory?

Samory means "A Manding name of West African origin meaning brave, often associated with historical leaders." — these names share that spirit.

Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Ava — "Ava is of uncertain origin. It may come from the Germanic avi, possibly 'desired', or be linked to Eve, meaning 'life'." (Latin)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)
Emma — "Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility." (German)