Amar

The name Amar, primarily used for males, has its roots in the Arabic and Indian linguistic areas. In Arabic, it is translated as 'the Long-lived', 'the Wealthy', or 'the Virtuous'.

What does the name Amar mean?

Amar is a masculine first name that originates from the Arabic and Indian regions. Its meanings in Arabic include 'the Long-lived', 'the Wealthy', and 'the Virtuous'. The name derives from the Arabic terms 'ammār (عمّار)', meaning 'long-lived', 'wealthy', or 'virtuous', and 'amara (عَمَرَ)', which stands for 'to live long', 'to bloom', or 'to thrive'. Additionally, 'umr (عمر)' refers to 'life' and 'lifespan'. In Sanskrit, Amar is interpreted as 'the Immortal', derived from the word amara, meaning 'Immortal' or 'Eternal'. Sometimes, Amar is also associated with 'the Moon', which derives from the Arabic term amar. Other meanings include 'love' in Spanish, 'spelt' (a type of grain) in Old High German, 'bitter' in Romanian, and 'the Godfather' in Egyptian. Variants of the name include Ammar, Umar, Omar, and Oumar.

Where does the name Amar come from?

The name Amar has both masculine and feminine variants and originates from Arabic as well as Sanskrit. The meanings range from 'the Long-lived' to 'the Immortal'. The Arabic terms include 'ammār', meaning 'long-lived', 'wealthy', 'long life', 'virtuous', and 'pious', as well as 'amara', which means 'to live long', 'to bloom', and 'to thrive'. 'umr' denotes 'life' and 'lifespan'. In Arabic, amar can also mean 'the Moon', while amara in Sanskrit means 'Immortal' or 'Eternal'. Amar is widespread in various languages, including Afghan, Arabic, Bengali, Bosnian, Hindi, Indian, and Marathi.

How do you pronounce Amar?

Amar is perceived as a two-syllable and sonorous name in German pronunciation. It is usually pronounced as 'A-mar' [aˈmaʁ], with the first syllable starting with an open A sound that feels warm and direct. The second syllable has a certain roughness due to the rolling r. Overall, the sound of the name conveys a deep yet powerful softness - a name that radiates emotional warmth and clear presence.

When is the name day of Amar?

The name day for Amar is celebrated on March 24 and May 2.

Popularity

In Germany, Amar enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 168th on the list of the most common male first names. In the last ten years, the name has been given approximately 3,100 times, placing it 228th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 267th. Amar also has some international presence. In Germany, Amar has been chosen around 3,100 times as a first name in the last ten years.

Nicknames & pet names

Amam / Amari / Amaru / Amarõ / Ami / Amko / Amma / Amura / Mara / Mari

Similar first names

Famous people

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