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Zamar

♂ Boy

Pronounced zə-MAR /zəˈmɑr/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew zamar, 'to make music, to sing praises; song' (a worship-word)Low

In 30 seconds: To sing praises: Zamar is Hebrew for 'to make music, to sing praises'. Devout, lyrical, and warm.

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew zamar, 'to make music, to sing praises; song' (a worship-word)

U.S. rank (2025)#4393 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births24 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 618

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Zamar comes from Hebrew zamar, 'to make music, to sing praises; song' (a word of worship in the Psalms; also an Arabic word for 'flute'; routes layered, which we note). A devout, lyrical, modern name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, to-sing-praises at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Zamar means 'to make music, to sing praises' in Hebrew (a worship-word from the Psalms) — a devout, lyrical modern name (also echoes Arabic 'flute').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Zamar — routes layered

Variations

ZamirZammar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zamar mean?

Zamar is Hebrew for 'to make music, to sing praises'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Zamar?

It's said zə-MAR /zəˈmɑr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zamar a boy or girl name?

Zamar is a boy's name.

How popular is Zamar?

Zamar is a rare name in the U.S.