Sar (English)

Where does "Sar" come from?

The English surname Sar originates from the Khmer words 'ស' (sɑɑ) and 'សរ' (sɑɑ), the latter of which translates to 'arrow.' These terms descend from the Sanskrit 'शर' (śara), which originally referred to a specific type of reed or grass used to fashion arrows. This evolution reflects a journey from an ancient botanical name to a weapon, ultimately becoming a personal name in Khmer culture.

Full etymology tree

• Sar (English), 'A surname from Khmer.'
  • borrowed sara (Khmer)
    • borrowed śara (Sanskrit)
      • derived śṝ (Proto-Indo-European)

Direct ancestors

• ស (Khmer)
• សរ (Khmer)

Updated June 2026

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