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Samar: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“night conversation”

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سمر

سَمَر

Samar (سمر, Arabic سَمَر) is a Muslim girl’s name that means “night conversation”. It comes from the Arabic root س م ر. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, س م ر.

Samar at a glance

Meaning: night conversation
Gender: Girl
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: sa-mar
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: S · س

Meaning of Samar

In English: night conversation
اردو میں معنی: رات کی گپ شپ

Origin and history of Samar

Lane gives samar as conversing by night, and the night itself.

Rootس م ر

How to say and write Samar

Say it: sa-mar2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Samar
Urdu: سمر
Original script: سَمَر
Other spellings: Samarr
Themes: Joy

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Questions about the name Samar

What does the name Samar mean?

Samar means “night conversation”. In Urdu: رات کی گپ شپ. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Samar a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Samar is a girl’s name.

Is Samar a Muslim name?

Yes. Samar is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane gives samar as conversing by night, and the night itself.

How do you pronounce Samar?

Say it “sa-mar”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Samar in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Samar is written سمر. In its original script: سَمَر.

What are other spellings of Samar?

Samar is also spelled Samarr.

Is the meaning of Samar verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.