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At a Glance: Name: Quamir – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: kwah-MEER
Quamir is pronounced kwah-MEER, and it has a bold, distinctive feel that appeals to parents looking for something different. You may see it described elsewhere as an African or Swahili name meaning 'strong' or 'brave,' but that claim doesn't hold up: the actual Swahili words for those meanings, imara and jasiri or shupavu, don't resemble Quamir at all, so where the name truly comes from remains uncertain.
Meaning & Origin of Quamir
A common claim: Widely described on baby-name sites as African/Swahili, meaning 'strong' or 'brave' Actually: The standard Swahili words for 'strong' (imara) and 'brave' (jasiri or shupavu) don't resemble 'Quamir.' This appears to be a modern name rather than an attested Swahili word with this meaning.
How to Pronounce Quamir
Phonetic: kwah-MEER IPA: /kwɑːˈmɪr/
Popularity of Quamir
Quamir has stayed a rare choice in Social Security's records going back to 1989, peaking at #2912 in 2001 with 32 babies given the name, and most recently sitting at #3027 in 2024 with 41.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1989–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Quamir mean?
Widely described on baby-name sites as African/Swahili, meaning ‘strong’ or ‘brave’ The standard Swahili words for ‘strong’ (imara) and ‘brave’ (jasiri or shupavu) don’t resemble ‘Quamir.’ This appears to be a modern name rather than an attested Swahili word with this meaning.
How do you pronounce Quamir?
Quamir is pronounced kwah-MEER (IPA: /kwɑːˈmɪr/).
Is Quamir a popular name right now?
Quamir is near its all-time peak (#2912 in 2001), ranked #3027 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1989–2024.)
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