Samar sits next to 4 phonetic neighbors — Samara, Samer, and Amara are the closest matches by sound. Most share Samar's Arabic-origin cluster, so the rhythm and vowel shape carry across the list.
You searched for names like
"fruit of the tree"
"sure-footed, nimble"
"women (plural)"
"equal, fair"
"leader, chief"
"queen, princess"
"one who gives sincere advice, counselor"
"gift of God"
"who is like God"
"desert, wilderness"
"bright, shining"
"radiant, brilliant light"
"a type of belt or flower garland"
"tender, soft, gentle"
"contentment, satisfaction"
"righteous, pious, virtuous"
"daughter of the sun (folkloric)"
"God is gracious"
"valley"
"free from ailment, wholeness"
Similar sound: These names share phonetic patterns with Samar — similar vowel sounds, consonant clusters, or rhythm.
Shared roots: Several names on this list have Arabic origins, giving them the same cultural heritage as Samar.
Rhythm: Samar is a 2-syllable name. Names with the same syllable count tend to feel interchangeable when you're narrowing your list.