qamar

Qamar is the Arabic word for the Moon. In religious and secular usage alike, it denotes Earth's natural satellite and serves as a symbol of light, cyclical time, and beauty in literature. As a personal name, Qamar is used in many Muslim-majority cultures, including those in the Middle East, South Asia, and parts of Southeast Asia.

Etymology and transliteration: The root q-m-r in Arabic is associated with the Moon and its phases. The name is commonly transliterated as Qamar; alternative spellings include Kamr and Qammar in various languages. In Islamic scripture, the Moon is referenced in the 54th chapter of the Qur'an, titled Al-Qamar (The Moon).

Cultural usage: Beyond a given name, Qamar appears in poetry, song, and prose as a lunar image signifying constancy, guidance, and illumination. It is used across Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Turkish, Malay, and Indonesian literary traditions. The name's associations of light and renewal contribute to its popularity in naming practices, often chosen for its soft phonetics and celestial connotation.