Qamar
Qamar is a Muslim unisex name of Arabic origin, meaning “Moon”.
| Meaning | Moon |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | قمر |
| Pronunciation | KUH-mar |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, Egypt, Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Qamar
In Arabic, qamar is the moon, long a symbol of beauty and light. Arab families mostly give the name to girls, but in Pakistan and India it is often a boy's name, particularly in compounds like Qamar-uz-Zaman, meaning the moon of its age. An entire chapter of the Quran, Surat al-Qamar, takes its name from the moon, so the name has a firm place in Islamic tradition.
Is Qamar a Muslim name?
Qamar is an Arabic Muslim name meaning moon, found in the Quran, which swears 'And by the moon when it follows it' (Quran 91:2); Surah 54 is named al-Qamar.
How popular is Qamar?
Qamar is used for girls in the Arab world and for both boys and girls in Pakistan and India.
Gifts with the name Qamar
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Qamar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Qamar mean?
Qamar means 'Moon'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Qamar a Muslim name?
Qamar is an Arabic Muslim name meaning moon, found in the Quran, which swears 'And by the moon when it follows it' (Quran 91:2); Surah 54 is named al-Qamar.
How do you pronounce Qamar?
Qamar is pronounced KUH-mar.
Is Qamar a boy or girl name?
Qamar is used for both boys and girls.