Samar
s(a)-mar
US Popularity:4050
Origin:Arabic
Other Origin(s):Sanskrit, Hindi
Meaning:Evening conversation, night talk; Battlefield strategist, a brave fighter; War, conflict; Tropical pitcher plant
Samar is a gender-neutral name of Arabic, Sanskrit, and Hindi origins that will give baby plenty of inspiration during their life. In Sanskrit, Samar translates to “battlefield strategist” or "a brave fighter," while in Hindi, it translates to “war.” Samar is also the name given to a tropical pitcher plant native to Samar, an island in the Philippines. This makes it a unique way for baby to embrace their hard edge. On the other hand, Samar means "evening conversation" or “night talk” in Arabic, and refers to when friends visit each other during the evening to escape the morning heat. If you want baby to appreciate the beauty of the darkness, the name Samar will definitely be their north star.
How Popular Is The Name Samar?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Samar is currently #1929 on The Bump
Boy:Samar is currently #1087 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Samar is currently #1339 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Samar is currently #4050 in U.S. births
Boy:Samar is currently #2424 in U.S. births
Girl:Samar is currently #4957 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#4957
in 2023
+ 474
from 2022
Sources
Name Doctor, Samar
Behind the Name, Samar 1, December 2019
Behind the Name, Samar 2, December 2019
WisdomLibrary, Samar: 2 definitions, April 2023
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