Shamyr

A Non-Quranic Name for Boys

Shamyr is variant of Shamir and has the exact same meaning and pronunciation (see below for full meaning). You can use either Shamyr or Shamir, both are correct and acceptable. If you like this variant more and you'd like to pronounce it the way it is spelled (different than the original name), this is perfectly acceptable. For more details please see the main entry at: Shamir.

Full Meaning of Shamyr

Shamyr or Shameer is a Hebrew name for boys that means “flint stone” according to many websites. According to the Persian dictionary Qamoos e Ketab e Muqaddas, which is more trustworthy than sites on the internet , this word means “end of a rope” where used in the Bible. Either way, since the word doesn’t have a bad meaning, you can use it for your boy.