Samatar
Arabic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Samatar
Samatar is an Arabic name meaning "sky" or "atmosphere," derived from the root word "samā" (سماء) which refers to the heavens or upper air.
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Etymology
Samatar is an Arabic name meaning "sky" or "atmosphere," derived from the root word "samā" (سماء) which refers to the heavens or upper air. The name is primarily used among Somali, Arabic, and other Muslim populations, with notable historical usage among Somali clans and communities throughout the Horn of Africa.
Samatar currently ranks #13,546 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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