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Qamar

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Meaning

Moon

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

South Asia

Global Spellings

Arabic ู‚ู…ุฑ
Urdu ู‚ู…ุฑ
Persian ู‚ู…ุฑ
Turkish Kamer
Bengali เฆ•เฆพเฆฎเฆพเฆฐ
Pashto ู‚ู…ุฑ

Alternate Spellings

With its Urdu roots, Qamar is a unique unisex choice carrying profound meaning. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Moon', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Urdu culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Qamar is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Qamar is the Arabic word for "moon." "Al-Qamar" (The Moon) is the title of Surah 54, which recounts the miracle of the moon splitting.

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Etymology

From the Arabic qamar, 'moon' - the title of Surah 54 (Al-Qamar).

Islamic Significance

The Quran gives the stars a use rather than a portent: it is He who placed for you the stars that you may be guided by them through the darknesses of the land and sea (6:97).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across South Asian Muslim communities.