Kamara

Meaning of Kamara

Kamara (kuh-MAHR-uh) is the kind of name that packs a little world tour into three smooth syllables. Its roots trace to West Africa, where the Mande surname Kamara carries the idea of “teacher” or “one of wisdom,” yet it also brushes against the Swahili word kamaria, “moonlight,” adding a soft, luminous glow. In English-speaking circles it slips easily between familiar favorites like Kara and Amara, feeling both fresh and comfortably known. Modern parents may hear echoes of NFL star Alvin Kamara or international footballer Mohamed Kamara—proof that the name can sprint, score, and still sound graceful in a party dress. Quietly holding a place in the lower reaches of the U.S. Top 1000 for half a century, Kamara isn’t chasing fads; she’s that steady friend who’s always been there, shining just enough to be noticed. Choose Kamara for your daughter and you’re gifting her a passport stamped with wisdom, athletic sparkle, and a touch of moonlit magic.

Pronunciation

British English

• Pronunced as kuh-MAHR-uh (/kəˈmɑːrə/)

American English

• Pronunced as kuh-MAHR-uh (/kəˈmɑrə/)

• Kamaria
• Kamila
• Kamaya
• Kamryn
• Kamira
• Kamilla