Samara
[səˈmɑːrə]Meaning
possibly from the Russian or Iraqi city, or from the word for winged tree seeds
Background Story
The name is possibly derived from the city of Samarra in Iraq or Samara in Russia, or from the word for the winged seeds that grow on trees such as maples and elms. It received a boost in popularity after it was borne by the antagonist in the horror movie The Ring (2002).
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