Girl name
Gamar name meaning
“moon”
Gamar is a feminine name commonly linked to Arabic qamar, meaning ‘moon’. The proposed connection is through the name Qamar, with q pronounced as g. This pronunciation occurs in several varieties of Arabic and provides the basis for linking the form Gamar to Qamar.
What does Gamar mean?
Moon
In Indonesian: bulan
Origin and cultural usage of Gamar
It may represent Qamar with q pronounced as g, a feature of several Arabic varieties. Arabic qamar means 'moon'.
Gamar in Islam and the Quran
Gamar does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (القمر) does, for example in QS Al-Qamar [54]: 1.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Gamar
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /gamar/ |
| Arabic script | قمر |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦒꦩꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮌᮙᮁ |
Is Gamar a girl’s name?
Yes, Gamar is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Gamar ranks #1,704 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Gamar
Famous people named Gamar
- Gamar Fadillah · b. 1991
- Gamar Muhammad · b. 1972
- Gamar Somual · b. 1971
- Gamar Wakano
FAQ about the name Gamar
What is the meaning of Gamar?
Gamar means moon. It may represent Qamar with q pronounced as g, a feature of several Arabic varieties. Arabic qamar means 'moon'.
Is Gamar a girl’s name?
Yes, Gamar is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
Is the name Gamar in the Quran?
Gamar does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (القمر) does, for example in QS Al-Qamar [54]: 1.
How many syllables does Gamar have?
Gamar has 2 syllables (Ga-mar) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Gamar?
Gamar ranks #1,704 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Gamar?
Notable people named Gamar include Gamar Fadillah, Gamar Muhammad, Gamar Somual.
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