Shomri as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Shomri

What is the meaning of the name Shomri ?

The baby name Shomri is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˈʃoʊmri/ (SHOH-mree); Hebrew approximation: שומרי /ʃoˈmri/.

Shomri is Hebrew in Origin.

Shomri is a Hebrew given name deriving from the root sh-m-r, “to guard, keep, observe.” In the Hebrew Bible, the name appears as Shimri in genealogies and lists of warriors or officials; “Shomri” reflects a later vocalization and modern Israeli usage, also attested as a surname. The basic sense is “my guard” or “watchman,” and by extension “one who is protected” or “observant” (of commandments).

Variants include Shimri (most common biblical spelling), Shomri (modern), and related theophoric forms Shmaryahu/Shemariah (“Yah has guarded”). Cognates and gendered forms such as Shomer (“guard”), Shomrit, and Shomriya are also used. The name saw limited use in the diaspora but was revived in the 20th century with Hebrew name renewal and today is rare-to-moderate in Israel, sometimes chosen as a unisex option. Its protective, steadfast meaning gives it a quiet, traditional tone with contemporary appeal.

⚙ Shomri is an extremely rare name. Across our dataset of national birth registries and international name records, Shomri appears only 8 times in total — found in 2 countries. If you're considering it, you'd be giving your child a name almost nobody else has.