Jemar
Jemar is a filipino / english boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 314, with 23,664 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
Jemar is a contemporary Philippine coinage reflecting the widespread local trend of creating unique hybrid names from family syllables. It gained popularity in the late 20th century across various Philippine regions, particularly in the Visayas and Mindanao.
Jemar is a modern coined Filipino name, typically created as a portmanteau blending parent names or popular name elements like 'Je-' (from Jesus, Jerry, Jeffrey) and '-mar' (from Mario, Mark, or Maria). It may also function as a local phonetic variation of the African-American name Jamar.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently shortened to nicknames like 'Jem', 'Jing', or 'Mar'. It is typically given as a standalone first name or paired in compound formats (e.g., Jemar Paul, Mark Jemar).
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Jemar with common surname pairs
Each pair is a mother's maiden surname plus a father's surname. The number is the sound-fit score for this first name.
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How do I use Jemar with two Filipino surnames?
Jemar is the given name. The full name is Jemar + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Jemar a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Jemar is number 314, with 23,664 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.