Boy name
Amar name meaning
“one who makes things flourish; command”
Amar is a masculine name commonly linked to Arabic ammar, meaning one who builds or makes things flourish, as a spelling variant of Ammar. The spelling Amar can also represent Arabic amr, meaning command. These are distinct sources with different meanings despite sharing the same name spelling.
What does Amar mean?
In Anwar, Iskandar, and Fajar, -ar belongs to the complete name rather than serving as a suffix with one shared meaning. Similar endings do not imply a common origin or meaning. More boy names ending in -ar →
Origin and cultural usage of Amar
As a variant of Ammar, it comes from Arabic ammar, ‘one who builds or makes things flourish’. Amar can also represent amr, ‘command’, so the two sources should be distinguished.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Companions of the Prophet |
| Starts with | A · Am |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Amar in Islam and the Quran
Amar does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Amar
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Amar, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Amar: one who makes things flourish; command
- Sarifudin: nobility of the faith
- Reyhan: fragrant basil plant
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Meaning of each word
- Amar: one who makes things flourish; command
- Zulfan: closeness, intimacy
- Saeful: sword, an opening compound element
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Amar Taufiqurrahman
Meaning of each word
- Amar: one who makes things flourish; command
- Taufiqurrahman: guidance and help from the Most Merciful
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Meaning of each word
- Farisi: associated with Persia
- Amar: one who makes things flourish; command
- Hikam: wisdom and wise sayings
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Amar Sabir
Meaning of each word
- Amar: one who makes things flourish; command
- Sabir: patient, persevering through hardship
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Meaning of each word
- Amar: one who makes things flourish; command
- Husien: little and handsome
- Muttaqin: those who are mindful of God
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How to pronounce Amar
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /amar/ |
| Arabic script | عمار |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦩꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮙᮁ |
Is Amar a boy’s name?
Yes, Amar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 90% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Amar ranks #807 among boy names in our data sample (24 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Amar
- Amir♂Leader, commander
- Aman♂Tranquility and a sense of safety
- Ambar♂♀Fragrant, sweet-smelling
- Amal♂Deed
- Amat♂Highly praised
- Amhar♂More skilled, most proficient
- Asmar♂Brown or tawny in colour
- Ama♂Father
- Amsar♂Cities, lands
- Ahmad♂More praiseworthy, most deserving of praise
- Anwar♂Brighter, more radiant
- Amin♂Honest, trustworthy
Names with related meanings
- Santoso♂Secure, steadfast, prosperous
- Rizky♂♀Sustenance, provision
- Rizki♂♀Sustenance, provision
- Iqbal♂Good fortune, success in life
- Bachtiar♂Fortunate, lucky
- Basuki♂Safe and prosperous
- Imron♂Prosperity, flourishing condition
- Marzuki♂One granted sustenance
- Untung♂Good fortune, gain
- Edwin♂Prosperous friend
- Imran♂Prosperity, flourishing life
- Raharjo♂Safe, peaceful, prosperous
Famous people named Amar
- Andi Amar Ma'ruf Sulaiman
- Amar Ibrahim
- A. Amar · b. 1963
- Amar Ma'ruf
- Amar Makruf · b. 1968
- Amar Saifudin · b. 1969
- Amar Suryadi Parman · b. 1974
- Amar Widhiani · b. 1965
- Andi Amar · b. 1979
- Andi Amar Ma'ruf Sulaiman · b. 1998
FAQ about the name Amar
What is the meaning of Amar?
Amar means one who makes things flourish; command. As a variant of Ammar, it comes from Arabic ammar, ‘one who builds or makes things flourish’. Amar can also represent amr, ‘command’, so the two sources should be distinguished.
Is Amar a boy’s name?
Yes, Amar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 90% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Amar?
Amar is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Amar in the Quran?
Amar does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Amar have?
Amar has 2 syllables (A-mar) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Amar?
Amar ranks #807 among boy names in our data sample (24 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Amar?
Other spellings: Ammar.
What full names go well with Amar?
Some ideas: Amar Sarifudin Reyhan; Amar Zulfan Saeful; Amar Taufiqurrahman.
Famous people named Amar?
Notable people named Amar include Andi Amar Ma'ruf Sulaiman, Amar Ibrahim, A. Amar.
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