Shamir - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Shamir \sh(a)-mir\ is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "flint". Shamir is a legendary material that can cut stone. Solomon used it in the building of the Temple. Israeli statesman Yitzhak Shamir.

Shamir has 1 variant form: Shameer.

A baby name that sounds like Shamir is Shomer.

Shamir is a very rare male first name and an uncommon surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Shamir. Compare Shamir with related baby names.