Should I name my baby girl Samar ?

[chayago]

Been thinking of Arabic names and so far Samar has been my favourite.

What do you think of it as a little girl’s name ?

My mil recommended Irha but I’m not a big fan of it

I like it, although Irha is also nice. Do you think people might shorten Samar to "sam", and if they did would you mind it?

Are you from that culture? It might be a bit odd if you're not. I prefer Samar to Irtha.

It looks very pretty. Is it pronounced sam-ar or same-ar?

Not keen on Irha.

Thank you! I don’t really mind them shortening the name. I think Sam is cute

Yes I’m Arab and my husband Pakistani

@StrychnineInTheSandwiches

It looks very pretty. Is it pronounced sam-ar or same-ar?

Not keen on Irha.

Thank you! It’s pronounced Sam-ar My husband also just told me he really liked the name Jood

I know a Samira.

I think I would assume it was a boys name.

@Pumpkinsonparade

I know a Samira.

Yes! That’s one big reason why I want to name the baby Samar. My auntie who’s like a second mum to me and can’t have children is called Samira and I thought it would be a nice hommage to her

@Notajogger

I think I would assume it was a boys name.

Thank you, ill take that into account

I thought it was a boy's name? I know a male Samar 🤔

@Namechangedforthethousandthtim

I thought it was a boy's name? I know a male Samar 🤔

It’s unisex but I don’t want to give her a name that sounds too masculine so I’ll definitely take that into account Thank you

I only know women named Samar.
So would probably make the assumption she was a girl.
Also it sounds a little like 'Summer' to an Anglophone ear and that's more of a girl's name

I like Samar and Samara.

Not Jood though. Samar is nice.

Go for Samira!! Lovely name. I would assume Samar was a boys name (in the Uk) if that bothers you.

This is my nieces name but it’s spelt Sama

Samara also lovely

Samara and Samira are beautiful. I don’t dislike Samar but like pp, it seems masculine to me.

I like Samar very much.

I think it’s lovely.

My husband's cousin is Samar and everyone calls her Summer which I think is lovely. I would have no idea how to pronounce Irha. I think Samar is more wearable

I know a Samia - any good? And Samara.

I prefer Samara and Samia, personally.

However, I wouldn't let PP saying they'd presume it's a boy's name bother you tbh. People who are familiar with the name will know, and people who aren't will learn.

Samar is gorgeous. One of my favourite Arabic names. I also love Layan and Noor. I taught in the UAE for a while and I always loved these particular names as they aren't that 'frilly'. They all sound quite cool.