All about the name SAMORI

Meaning, origin, history.

Samori, of West African origin, is a distinctive and strong-sounding given name. It's derived from the Mandinka word 'samu', meaning 'high, lofty'. This name gained prominence through Samory Touré, the prominent 19th-century military leader and statesman who united numerous ethnic groups in present-day Guinea.

Popularity of the name SAMORI since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

"Samori saw a spike in births between 1998 and 2000, with a combined total of 20 births during those years. However, the number of births has been relatively stable since then, fluctuating between 5 to 7 births annually, with no significant increase until recently."