Shalamar
Persian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Shalamar
Shalamar derives from Persian and means "palace of love" or "abode of love," combining the Persian words "shala" (palace/abode) and "mar" (love).
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Etymology
Shalamar derives from Persian and means "palace of love" or "abode of love," combining the Persian words "shala" (palace/abode) and "mar" (love). The name is primarily associated with Islamic/Mughal culture and is most famously borne by the Shalimar Gardens, magnificent Mughal imperial gardens built in Lahore and Kashmir during the 17th century.
Shalamar currently ranks #12,267 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1980.
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