Find out how popular the first name Zamara has been for the last 34 years (from 1990 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Zamara by gender

Based on the last 34 years of data, Zamara is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 66 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Zamara.

The history of the first name Zamara

The given name Zamara has its roots in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, tracing back to the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the word "zamara," which means "drum" or "cymbal," reflecting the musical heritage and cultural significance of this instrument in the region.

In Hindu mythology, the zamara drum is often associated with Lord Shiva, the destroyer and recreator of the universe, who is depicted playing the damaru (a small hand-drum) during his cosmic dance of creation and destruction. This connection lends a spiritual and sacred undertone to the name Zamara.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and Puranas. It was common among the Brahmin and Kshatriya castes during the classical period of Indian history.

One of the earliest known historical figures bearing the name Zamara was a renowned musician and composer who lived in the 7th century CE during the Gupta Empire. His contributions to Indian classical music and the development of the zamara drum are celebrated to this day.

Another notable figure was Zamara Devi, a 10th-century princess and patron of the arts from the Chola Dynasty in South India. She was known for her support of poets, musicians, and scholars, and her court was a center of cultural excellence.

In the 14th century, Zamara Khwaja was a Sufi mystic and scholar from Persia who traveled to India and played a significant role in the spread of Islamic philosophy and literature in the region.

During the Mughal Empire in the 16th century, Zamara Khan was a prominent military commander and governor under the reign of Akbar the Great. His bravery and strategic prowess were highly regarded, and he was instrumental in several military campaigns.

Lastly, in the 19th century, Zamara Begum was a celebrated courtesan and poet in the court of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah of Awadh. Her poetry, which celebrated love and beauty, was widely admired and has been preserved in various anthologies.

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