| Meaning | guardian, keeper |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Sha-mar |
About Shamar
Dynamic and contemporary, Shamar pulses with modern energy while maintaining substantial presence. This name stands out in any crowd without resorting to unusual spellings or invented combinations—it's authentically distinctive. The sharp initial consonant blend commands attention, while the flowing second syllable provides melodic balance. Shamar reflects multicultural influences, appealing to families who embrace diversity and global perspectives. There's a cool confidence inherent in the name, a sense that someone bearing it will walk through life with self-assurance and style. The three-syllable structure offers versatility for nicknames while keeping the full name compact enough for regular use. Parents attracted to Shamar typically value individuality and aren't afraid to choose something outside mainstream popularity lists. It's a name that promises personality, suggesting someone who will make his own mark rather than following predetermined paths.
Nicknames for Shamar
| Sham |
| Shams |
| Mar |
| Marty |
Famous People Named Shamar
| Shamar Moore | American actor |
| Shamar Springer | Barbadian cricketer |
| Shamar Bowdry | American basketball player |
| Shamar Graves | American football player |
| Shamar Woods | American football player |
| Shamar Jean-Charles | American football player |
| Shamar James | Jamaican boxer |
| Shamar Nicholson | Jamaican soccer player |
| Shamar Smith | American football player |
| Shamar Davis | American basketball player |
| Shamar Finney | American football player |
| Shamar Logan | American football player |
| Shamar Bailey | American mixed martial artist |
| Shamar Stephen | American football player |
| Shamar McBride | American football player |
| Shamar Fulton | American football player |
Characters Named Shamar
| Shamar Levitt | Character in the novel "The Golden Rule" by Jessica Marie Holt |
| Shamar Rinpoche | Character in the "Wheel of Time" series by Robert Jordan |
| Shamar Ismail | Character in the "Tales of the Alhambra" by Irving Cobb |
| Shamar Hooman | Character in the "Riftwar Cycle" series by Raymond E. Feist |
| Shamar Amon | Character in the "Age of Fire" series by E.E. Knight |
| Shamar Jahangir | Character in the "Inspector Singh Investigates" series by Shamini Flint |
| Shamar Sinan | Character in the "Heritage of Shannara" series by Terry Brooks |
| Shamar al-Durr | Character in the novel "Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett |
| Shamar Grimsby | Character in the "Bastion Club" series by Stephanie Laurens |
| Shamar Duncan | Character in the "Duncan Andrews Thrillers" series by Stephen Osborne |
| Shamar Cheringham | Character in the "Liberty Lane" series by Caro Peacock |
| Shamar Blake | Character in the "Darkness Rising" series by Kelley Armstrong |
| Shamar Damarr | Character in the "In the Wake of the Templars" series by Katherine Kurtz |
| Shamar Sahota | Character in the "David Braun" series by Marc Daniel |
| Shamar Sayed | Character in the "Vampires in America" series by D.B. Reynolds |
| Shamar Rivas | Character in the "Archives of Anthropos" series by John White |
| Shamar Goldman | Character in the "Collins and Griffiths" series by Gillian Larkin |
| Shamar Das | Character in the "Tears of Artamon" series by Sarah Ash |
| Shamar Grey | Character in the "Adventures of a Scottish Heiress" series by Cathy Maxwell |
| Shamar Freestone | Character in the "Tales of the Otori" series by Lian Hearn |