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Samar

Girl / Boy name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Samar: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 3 births in 2017.

Samar is a name with multiple rich origins, most relevant to English speakers being the Arabic root meaning “evening conversation” or “fruit that lasts”, evoking a sense of calm and endurance. It also has Sanskrit origins, where it means “war” or “battle”, creating a contrast of peaceful and strong meanings. A noted bearer is Samar A. Farage, an American businessman of Syrian descent, though the name is far more common in South Asian and Middle Eastern communities. There is no major place named after a bearer, but the name shares its root with the Samara region in Russia, though that connection is etymologically indirect. A gentle note: Samar is unisex, equally given to boys and girls in many cultures, though in Scotland it appears almost exclusively for girls since 1974.