Boy name
Damar name meaning
“blood vessel; vein in stone or wood”
Damar means “blood vessel” or “a vein in stone or wood.” It comes from Turkish damar, related to the older Turkic form tamır and its associations with veins and roots. In Türkiye, it is used for boys. Fine coloured veins running through marble provide a concrete visual association.
What does Damar mean?
Blood vessel; vein in stone or wood
In Turkish: kan damarı; taş veya ağaç çizgisi
Damar refers to a blood vessel, but Turkish also uses it for veins in stone, mineral deposits, and patterns in wood. These meanings connect the name with life and natural structures. The word also occurs as a surname, alongside its given-name use.
Origin of the name Damar
The name comes from Turkish damar, 'vein'. Its older Turkic counterpart is tamır, a word associated with veins and roots.
How to pronounce Damar
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /damaɾ/ |
Is Damar a boy’s name?
Yes, Damar is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Damar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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Famous people named Damar
- Damar Arıkoğlu · b. 1887
FAQ about the name Damar
What is the meaning of Damar?
Damar means “blood vessel; vein in stone or wood”. The name comes from Turkish damar, 'vein'. Its older Turkic counterpart is tamır, a word associated with veins and roots.
Is Damar a boy’s name?
Yes, Damar is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Damar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Damar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Damar?
Damar is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Damar have?
Damar has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Damar?
Damar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Damar?
Notable people named Damar include Damar Arıkoğlu.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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