Gender Masculine
Usage Arabic
Scripts عمّار(Arabic)
Pronounced Pron. /ʕam.ˈmaːr/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Means "one who lives a long life, one who builds" in Arabic, from the root عمر (ʿamara) meaning "to live long, to thrive". Ammar ibn Yasir was an early companion of the Prophet Muhammad. After Muhammad's death he supported Ali.

Related Names

VariantsAmar, 'Ammar
Other Languages & CulturesAmar(Bosnian)
Same Spelling'Ammar
User SubmissionAmmar

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Entry updated October 6, 2024