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Samar

Pronunciation: [ s-AM-ahr ]

Boy Name #2,297 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #2297, Samar is an uncommon boy name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Samar is a boy name, recorded for 62 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-AM-ahr.

Parents who love the name Samar often also consider Sarah, Sallie, Sadie .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#2,297
Total SSA Count
62

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Sam Say Samie

Also a Girl Name

Samar is also used as a girl name, ranked #4961.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Samar

Is Samar a boy or girl name?
Samar is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #2297. As a girl name, it is ranked #4961. Samar is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Samar?
Samar is pronounced s-AM-ahr.
How popular is the name Samar?
Samar is currently ranked #2297 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Samar?
Common nicknames for Samar include Sam, Say, and Samie.
Is Samar a common or rare name?
Samar is an uncommon name, ranked #2297 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Samar

Samar is a boy name .

Is Samar a boy or girl name? Samar is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #2,297 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,961. Samar is more commonly used as a boy name.

Samar is currently ranked #2,297 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Samar include Sam, Say, and Samie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Samar include Samarth, Samael, Samay, Samari . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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