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Samar

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How to Pronounce Samar

Pronounced SAH-mar /ˈsΙ‘.mΙ‘r/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic samar, 'evening conversation; pleasant talk and companionship after dark'; here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: Evening companionship: Samar is Arabic for 'pleasant talk by night'. Warm, soft, and lyrical. Used for both sexes.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic samar, 'evening conversation; pleasant talk and companionship after dark'; here for girls
U.S. rank (2024)#4989 β†˜ Falling
2024 U.S. births27 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 1,078

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201019722024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Samar comes from Arabic samar, 'evening conversation; pleasant talk and companionship after dark' (kin to Samir). A warm, soft, lyrical name across the Arab world, used for both sexes, here for girls.

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, evening-conversation at the root, and warm.

Did you know? Samar means 'evening conversation; the pleasant talk and companionship enjoyed after dark' in Arabic β€” a warm, lyrical name (kin to Samir), used for both sexes.
Overall data confidence 75%
Arabic references β€” samar β€” etymology

Variations

SamaraSammar

Nicknames

Sam

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Samar mean?

Samar is Arabic for 'evening conversation; companionship by night'.

How do you pronounce Samar?

It's said SAH-mar /ˈsΙ‘.mΙ‘r/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Samar a boy or girl name?

Samar is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Samar?

Samar is a rare name in the U.S.

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