Gamar
Gamar is a Muslim girl name meaning “Moon”.
| Meaning | Moon |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Sudanese spelling |
| Arabic spelling | قمر |
| Pronunciation | GAH-mar |
| Arabic root | ق م ر (q-m-r) — moon |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Gamar
Gamar is the Sudanese pronunciation of Qamar, the moon, with qāf spoken as g. The moon is a classic image of beauty in Arabic poetry. In Sudan Gamar is given to girls, sometimes in compounds like Gamar Eldawla, while elsewhere Qamar is used for both boys and girls.
Is Gamar a Muslim name?
Yes. Gamar is the Sudanese form of Qamar, an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'moon'.
Is Gamar in the Quran?
Sūrat al-Qamar opens: 'The Hour has drawn near and the moon has split' (Quran 54:1).
Where is the name Gamar used?
A girl's name in Sudan.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gamar mean?
Gamar means 'Moon'. It comes from Arabic, Sudanese spelling.
Is Gamar a Muslim name?
Yes. Gamar is the Sudanese form of Qamar, an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'moon'.
How do you write Gamar in Arabic?
Gamar is written قمر in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Gamar?
Gamar is pronounced GAH-mar.
Is Gamar mentioned in the Quran?
Sūrat al-Qamar opens: 'The Hour has drawn near and the moon has split' (Quran 54:1).