Boy name
Umair name meaning
“life, in a diminutive form”
Umair is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning life in a diminutive form. It comes from ʿUmayr, a diminutive of ʿUmar associated with lifespan or life. The name is also known through several Companions, including Umayr ibn Wahb, who appears with this given name.
What does Umair mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Umair
From Arabic ʿUmayr, a diminutive of ʿUmar, associated with lifespan or life. Several Companions bore this name, including Umayr ibn Wahb.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Companions of the Prophet |
| Starts with | U |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Umair in Islam and the Quran
Umair 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.
How to pronounce Umair
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /umair/ |
| Arabic script | عمير |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦸꦩꦲꦶꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮅᮙᮄᮁ |
Is Umair a boy’s name?
Yes, Umair is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Umair is rare in our data sample.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Umair
Names with related meanings
- Umar♂Life, longevity
- Irawan♂Possessing freshness or vitality
- Yahya♂The prophet John's name
- Sugeng♂Safe, alive and well
- Sukma♂♀Soul, spirit of life
- Imran♂Prosperity, flourishing life
- Amran♂Prosperity, flourishing life
- Waluyo♂Recovered, safe, and well
- Yuwono♂Young, in one's youth
- Muda♂Young, still youthful
- Anom♂Young, youthful
- Margono♂Path, life's path
FAQ about the name Umair
What is the meaning of Umair?
Umair means life, in a diminutive form. From Arabic ʿUmayr, a diminutive of ʿUmar, associated with lifespan or life. Several Companions bore this name, including Umayr ibn Wahb.
Is Umair a boy’s name?
Yes, Umair is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Umair?
Umair is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Umair in the Quran?
Umair does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Umair have?
Umair has 2 syllables (U-mair) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Umair?
Umair is rare in our data sample.
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