Kamoru
Kamoru is a Muslim boy name meaning “Moon”.
| Meaning | Moon |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Yoruba form |
| Arabic spelling | قمر |
| Pronunciation | KAH-moh-roo |
| Arabic root | ق م ر (q-m-r) — moon |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Kamoru
Kamoru is the Yoruba form of Qamar, 'moon', often short for Qamar al-Dīn, 'moon of the faith'. Yoruba adds vowels after the consonants, so Qamar becomes Kamoru. The moon features often in the Quran, and a whole chapter, Sūrat al-Qamar, is named after it.
Is Kamoru a Muslim name?
Yes. Kamoru is the Yoruba form of Qamar, the Arabic word for moon.
Is Kamoru in the Quran?
'The Hour has come near, and the moon (al-qamar) has split' (Quran 54:1).
Where is the name Kamoru used?
Common among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.
Gifts with the name Kamoru
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kamoru mean?
Kamoru means 'Moon'. It comes from Arabic, Yoruba form.
Is Kamoru a Muslim name?
Yes. Kamoru is the Yoruba form of Qamar, the Arabic word for moon.
How do you write Kamoru in Arabic?
Kamoru is written قمر in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Kamoru?
Kamoru is pronounced KAH-moh-roo.
Is Kamoru mentioned in the Quran?
'The Hour has come near, and the moon (al-qamar) has split' (Quran 54:1).