Samar: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: s-ahm-ahr
Origin: Unspecified
gender-male

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Middle East
Meaning: Samar means 'to keep'.

Samar is a name with diverse origins, including Arabic and Hebrew. 'Samar means to keep, watch, guard, protect, retain, treasure up, take heed, take care, beware, and pay heed in Arabic.' 'Samar' means to keep, watch, guard, protect, retain, treasure up, take heed, take care, beware, and pay heed, but it is not specifically defined as 'watcher' or 'guardian' in Hebrew. 'Samar symbolizes vigilance.' Its popularity has fluctuated over time, but it remains a meaningful and versatile name with significant cultural and historical importance.

Samar Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Samar is currently #4724 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Samar is currently #2076 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Samar is currently #2304 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Samar is currently #1034 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Samar is currently #2374 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Samar is currently #1057 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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