US Popularity Rank: 4050

Origin: Hindi

Meaning: Evening conversation, night talk; Battlefield strategist, a brave fighter; War, conflict; Tropical pitcher plant

Samar is a gender-neutral name of Arabic, Sanskrit, and Hindi origins that will give baby plenty of inspiration during their life. In Sanskrit, Samar translates to “battlefield strategist” or "a brave fighter," while in Hindi, it translates to “war.” Samar is also the name given to a tropical pitcher plant native to Samar, an island in the Philippines. This makes it a unique way for baby to embrace their hard edge. On the other hand, Samar means "evening conversation" or “night talk” in Arabic, and refers to when friends visit each other during the evening to escape the morning heat. If you want baby to appreciate the beauty of the darkness, the name Samar will definitely be their north star.