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Samatar

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Samatar

Pronounced SAH-mah-tar /ˈsɑː.mɑː.tɑːr/Medium

Meaning: Samatar is a common Somali male given name. As with many Somali names its precise older meaning is not firmly documented in the usual sources, so we note the route honestly rather than overclaim.Low

In 30 seconds: A familiar Somali name: Samatar is widely used for boys (said 'SAH-mah-tar'). Its exact older meaning is uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowSomali
MeaningSamatar is a common Somali male given name. As with many Somali names its precise older meaning is not firmly documented in the usual sources, so we note the route honestly rather than overclaim.
U.S. rank (2022)#13972 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 69

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201020042022

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

As a boy's name, Samatar is a common Somali given name. Its precise older meaning is uncertain, which we note honestly. A flowing three-beat name (said 'SAH-mah-tar').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely and reads as a heritage pick within Somali communities. Rare, warm, and distinctive.

Did you know? Samatar is a well-known name across the Somali-speaking world. Its documented etymology is thin in the usual references, so we note the route honestly (said 'SAH-mah-tar').
Overall data confidence 34%
References - Samatar — Common Somali male name; documented meaning uncertain

Variations

SamatarrSamaterSamatan

Nicknames

Sam

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Samatar mean?

Samatar is a common Somali male name; its precise older meaning is uncertain in the usual sources, which we note.

How do you pronounce Samatar?

It's said SAH-mah-tar /ˈsɑː.mɑː.tɑːr/ - three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Samatar a boy or girl name?

Samatar is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Samatar?

Samatar is extremely rare in the U.S.

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