Unisex name
Kamer name meaning
“moon; moonlight”
Kamer means “moon” or “moonlight.” It comes from Arabic qamar, which entered Turkish during the Ottoman period. Used for both girls and boys in Türkiye, the name evokes the moon in the night sky and the silvery light it casts across the surrounding landscape.
What does Kamer mean?
Moon; moonlight
In Turkish: ay; ayın aydınlığı
Kamer is a literary Turkish word for the moon, associated in poetry with radiance and beauty. It has a more classical tone than the everyday Turkish word ay. It shares its central element with names such as Kameriye and Kamerşah and is used for both genders.
In Alper and Caner, er is a Turkish component meaning “man” or “brave man.” In other names, such as Ömer, the final letters do not form that component. More boy names ending in -er →
Origin of the name Kamer
From Arabic qamar (قمر), meaning “moon.” It entered Turkish through Ottoman usage.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Kamer in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · القمر · 54:1Al-Qamar occurs in the Quran meaning the moon and also serves as the name of a surah. |
| Starts with | K · Ka |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Kamer
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Kamer Nezir
Meaning of each name
- Kamer: moon; moonlight
- Nezir: warner, admonisher; a vow or offering
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Yuzarsif Kamer
Meaning of each name
- Yuzarsif: A name given to Joseph in narratives
- Kamer: moon; moonlight
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Kamer Ekber
Meaning of each name
- Kamer: moon; moonlight
- Ekber: greater; greatest
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Saim Kamer
Meaning of each name
- Saim: one who fasts; fasting
- Kamer: moon; moonlight
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Kamer Refik
Meaning of each name
- Kamer: moon; moonlight
- Refik: fellow traveler; close friend and companion
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Mekki Kamer
Meaning of each name
- Mekki: of Mecca; associated with Mecca
- Kamer: moon; moonlight
How to pronounce Kamer
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kameɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | قمر |
Is Kamer a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Kamer is used for both boys and girls. In our data, 67% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Kamer does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 16 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Kamer
Names with related meanings
- Miray♀Lord of the moon
- Aybars♂Compound of moon and leopard
- Belinay♀Hawk and moon
- Aysima♀Moonlike face
- Aysel♀Moon-bright
- Aynur♀Moonlight
- Aybüke♀Moon and mighty dragon
- Hilal♀The moon’s slender crescent shape
- Berkay♂A name combining firmness and moon imagery
- İlay♀Moon of the homeland
- Simay♀A silvery moon
- Aylin♀A halo of light around the moon
Famous people named Kamer
- Kamer Genç · b. 1940
- Kamer Sadık · b. 1911
- Kamer Ağaoğlu · b. 1903
- Kamer Yusuf · b. 1916
- Kamer · b. 1996
- Kamer Ali Yüksel
- Kamer Bayraktar · b. 2000
- Kamer Çelik · b. 1972
- Kamer Çelik · b. 1972
- Kamer Ekici
- Kamer Genç · b. 1940
- Kamer Gündüz
FAQ about the name Kamer
What is the meaning of Kamer?
Kamer means “moon; moonlight”. From Arabic qamar (قمر), meaning “moon.” It entered Turkish through Ottoman usage.
Is Kamer a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Kamer is used for both boys and girls. In our data, 67% of bearers are male.
Is Kamer in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Al-Qamar occurs in the Quran meaning the moon and also serves as the name of a surah. (e.g.: 54:1)
What is the origin of the name Kamer?
Kamer is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Kamer have?
Kamer has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Kamer?
Kamer does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 16 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Kamer?
Some ideas: Kamer Nezir; Yuzarsif Kamer; Kamer Ekber.
Famous people named Kamer?
Notable people named Kamer include Kamer Genç, Kamer Sadık, Kamer Ağaoğlu.
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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