Qamar

Moon.

Qamar is an Arabic name meaning “moon,” written قمر. It is used by both women and men. The firm opening q contrasts with the softer m, giving Qamar a balance of definition and warmth. Its five-letter spelling has a clean, contemporary feel, while the moon imagery adds a dreamy note. In standard Arabic, Qamar has two syllables, /ˈqa.mar/, with the stress on the first and two short a vowels. The q represents ق, a sound made farther back in the mouth than an English k. It is a single consonant, not the “kw” of “queen.” For someone you know, follow their own pronunciation. Al-Qamar, “The Moon,” is also the title of the Quran’s 54th chapter.

Etymology: Taken directly from the Arabic noun قَمَر (qamar). It names the moon itself; “moonlight” is an associated image rather than the literal meaning.