Qamar

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Qamar Pronunciation

Qamar is pronounced KAH-mar /ˈkɑ.mɑr/High

Meaning: Moon; the Arabic word for the moon, used as a name for both sexesHigh

In 30 seconds: The Arabic moon: Qamar names the silver light that structures the Islamic calendar itself. Classical, unisex, and quietly luminous.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningMoon; the Arabic word for the moon, used as a name for both sexes

U.S. rank (2024)#3360 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births47 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 320

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Qamar is the Arabic word for 'moon', used as a given name for daughters and sons across the Arab world and South Asia; the Quran's fifty-fourth chapter is Surat al-Qamar, 'The Moon'. Compound forms abound — Qamar al-Din, 'moon of the faith' — and the romance-tale heroine Qamar az-Zaman of the Thousand and One Nights carries it too.

The initial Q-without-u marks the Arabic letter qaf and gives the name instant visual distinction in English. In the U.S. it is rare, used in Muslim families of many backgrounds, and sits beautifully beside the current celestial-name wave.

Did you know? The Islamic calendar is purely lunar — every month begins with the sighted crescent — so Qamar, the moon, literally keeps time for a quarter of humanity.

Overall data confidence 93%

Behind the Name — Qamar — etymology

Variations

KamarQamaraKamaria

Nicknames

Qam

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Qamar?

Qamar is pronounced KAH-mar (/ˈkɑ.mɑr/). Press play above to hear Qamar said aloud.

How do you say Qamar?

Qamar is said KAH-mar (/ˈkɑ.mɑr/). Press play above to hear Qamar said aloud.

What does the name Qamar mean?

Qamar is the Arabic word for 'moon', used as a given name across the Arab world.

Is Qamar a boy or girl name?

Qamar is used for both sexes in Arabic tradition; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Qamar?

Qamar is a rare name in the U.S., classical and beloved across the Muslim world.