Samar
/SAH-mahr/ Arabic Female
Meaning & Origin
Samar is a Arabic name meaning "The darkness of ...". The name likely originates from the Arabic word 'samar' (سمر) meaning evening talk or nocturnal conversation. It is also linked to the island of Samar in the Philippines, potentially deriving from a local language.
Quick Facts
Language Arabic
Gender Female
Phonetic SAH-mahr
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as SAH-mahr. Keep the original Arabic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Samar
- · Samar Yazbek - Syrian writer and journalist
- · Samar Shaheryar - Pakistani actress
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