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Shamar

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Shamar Pronunciation

Shamar is pronounced shə-MAR /ʃəˈmɑr/High

Meaning: Modern American name, sibling of Shemar, whose sound matches Hebrew shamar, 'to guard, to keep watch' — a resonance more adopted than inheritedLow

In 30 seconds: A guardian by resonance: Shamar matches the Hebrew verb 'to keep watch' — the word of priestly blessings — though its American story runs through the Shemar-Lamar sound family. Both readings stand watch.

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Origin MediumAmerican, Hebrew

MeaningModern American name, sibling of Shemar, whose sound matches Hebrew shamar, 'to guard, to keep watch' — a resonance more adopted than inherited

U.S. rank (2024)#3312 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births36 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2000

Total births (all-time)≈ 6,120

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Shamar rose in late twentieth-century American naming beside Shemar (actor Shemar Moore its famous face) and Lamar, the Sha- prefix meeting the -mar ending. Its perfect match with Hebrew shamar, 'to guard, keep' — the verb of Eden's keeping and the priestly blessing — gives it a meaning many families embrace deliberately.

NFL pass-rusher Shemar/Shamar-generation athletes keep it on rosters; Jamaican dancehall's Shamar adds island presence. It remains uncommon — a watchman's name in modern rhythm.

Did you know? The Hebrew verb shamar anchors the famous benediction 'The Lord bless you and keep you' — 'keep' is this name's sound doing its oldest job.

Overall data confidence 65%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — emergence pattern

Variations

ShemarShamarrShomar

Nicknames

ShaMar

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If you like Shamar…

Lamar— the -mar elder of the sound family

Jamar— a fellow Ja-/Sha- era composition

Omar— the classical -mar name behind the fashion

Savon— a similarly popular pick

Semaj— a fellow Hebrew choice

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Shamar?

Shamar is pronounced shə-MAR (/ʃəˈmɑr/). Press play above to hear Shamar said aloud.

How do you say Shamar?

Shamar is said shə-MAR (/ʃəˈmɑr/). Press play above to hear Shamar said aloud.

What does the name Shamar mean?

Shamar is a modern American name whose sound matches Hebrew shamar, 'to guard, to keep' — a resonance many families adopt deliberately.

Is Shamar a boy or girl name?

Shamar is a boy's name.

How popular is Shamar?

Shamar is an uncommon name in the U.S.