Find out how popular the first name Shamar has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Shamar by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Shamar is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 96% of people named Shamar being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 41 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Shamar.

The history of the first name Shamar

The name Shamar is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Biblical Hebrew word "shomer," which means "to guard" or "to keep watch." It is believed to have been used as a name in ancient Judea and Israel during the biblical era.

In the Hebrew Bible, the word "shomer" appears multiple times, often referring to watchmen or guardians. For instance, in the Book of Ezekiel, the prophet is referred to as a "watchman" (shomer) for the house of Israel, tasked with warning the people of impending danger.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shamar is found in the Book of Genesis, where it is mentioned as the name of a son of Reuben, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. This Shamar lived around the 17th century BCE.

Another notable figure in history with the name Shamar was Shamar son of Hoshai, a high-ranking official during the reign of King David in the 10th century BCE. He is mentioned in the Book of 1 Chronicles as being in charge of vineyards.

In the 9th century BCE, Shamar son of Amri was a military commander who served under King Jehoram of Judah. He is mentioned in the Book of 2 Chronicles for his role in defending the city of Ramoth-Gilead.

During the Islamic Golden Age, there was a famous Arab mathematician and astronomer named Shamar al-Bukhari, who lived in the 9th century CE. He is known for his contributions to the development of trigonometry and his work on the calculation of the obliquity of the ecliptic.

In more recent history, one of the most notable figures with the name Shamar was Shamar Rinpoche, a prominent Tibetan Buddhist lama and teacher who lived from 1940 to 2016. He played a significant role in the preservation and transmission of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism.

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