Zamir

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Pronounced zah-MEER /zɑˈmɪɹ/High

Meaning: Song or singing; from the Hebrew zamir meaning song or singing bird, related to the word for pruning and the nightingale, associated with music and joyHigh

In 30 seconds: Zamir means song or singing bird in Hebrew, a lyrical two-syllable name connecting to the musical heritage of the Psalms, popular in Jewish and Muslim communities and with parents drawn to its melodic sound and cultural depth.

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Origin HighHebrew, Arabic

MeaningSong or singing; from the Hebrew zamir meaning song or singing bird, related to the word for pruning and the nightingale, associated with music and joy

U.S. rank (2025)#780 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births327 boys (0.02% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,293

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Zamir derives from the Hebrew root zamar, meaning to sing, to play music, or to prune. The noun zamir means song or singing bird (often interpreted as nightingale). The same root gives the word mizmor (psalm or song) and appears throughout the Psalms in association with praise and worship.

Zamir is used as a given name in Jewish communities in Israel and the diaspora, and among Muslim communities in the Arab world and beyond where it carries the Arabic meaning of conscience or inner voice (from a different Arabic root). This cross-religious appeal makes it a name with wide multicultural reach.

Did you know? The Hebrew word zamir appears in the Song of Solomon (2:12): The time of singing birds is come, and the voice of the turtle-dove is heard in our land, linking Zamir poetically to the most sensual and celebratory book of the Hebrew Bible.

Overall data confidence 90%

Behind the Name — Zamir — Hebrew etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

ZameerZamarZamyr

Nicknames

ZamZ

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zamir mean?

Zamir means song or singing bird in Hebrew, from the root zamar meaning to sing or play music.

How do you pronounce Zamir?

It is said zah-MEER, two syllables with stress on the second.

Is Zamir a Jewish name?

Zamir is used in Jewish communities and also among Arabic-speaking Muslims, where a different Arabic root gives it the meaning of conscience.

Is Zamir a common name?

Zamir is uncommon in the United States but is used in Israeli, Jewish diaspora, and Muslim communities.