To have girded; to be ready for battle
Shamarr is a modern variant of the Arabic name Shamar. It is often interpreted as meaning 'to be ready' or 'to have girded oneself,' implying a sense of preparedness or vigilance. In some contexts, it is also associated with the meaning 'to be cautious' or 'to be on guard.'
Less common today
Shamarr isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,927 in 1999.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
New Orleans trumpeter and vocalist
