The Patel surname is most commonly of Indian origin. It comes from the Gujarati language, an Indo-European language spoken in the western Indian state of Gujarat. The Hindu name originally translated as "headman" or "village chief." ... Patel can also be a nickname meaning "little head."
Samir (variantly spelled Sameer) is a male name found commonly in the Middle East, South Asia, Africa, Central Asia, and Europe. ... In Arabic, Samir (سمير) means jovial, loyal or charming companion. Samira is the feminine spelling, also found in both languages.
