The nameSamar

Samar is a girl's name of Arabic origin.

Meaning

From the Arabic samar, "evening conversation".

Origin

Arabic.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 2010s.

Popularity of the name Samar

Samar in France

1823rdmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2011peak year (40 births)
525babies named Samar in France since 1900
02040 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Samar was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 195 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Samar. Its rise began around 1979, and it peaked in 2011. Half of all babies named Samar in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Samar mean?

From the Arabic samar, "evening conversation".

What is the origin of the name Samar?

Arabic.

Is Samar a girl's or a boy's name?

Samar is a girl's name.