Amar
Meaning of Amar
Amar is a small name with a surprisingly long journey: in Sanskrit it means “immortal,” in Arabic it evokes “one who builds” or the waxing “moon,” and in Hebrew it echoes the ancient verb “to speak.” Woven through these threads is a quiet promise of endurance—whether of life, legacy, or loving words. Indian storytellers often pair Amar with heroic figures who outwit time itself, while Arabic poets liken it to fresh architecture under a silver night sky. Even in the United States, where the name has hovered in the 600-800 range since the 1970s, its steady usage suggests parents recognize its ageless charm. Pronounced ah-MAR in most traditions, Amar rolls off the tongue like a drumbeat, brief yet resonant, leaving just enough space for a lifetime of adventures.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as ah-MAHR (/a'mar/)
Arabic
- Pronunced as ah-MAR (/ʕa'mar/)
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Notable People Named Amar
| Amar Gupta is an Indian computer scientist in the United States whose work across academia, business, and international organizations has helped bring new technologies into widespread use. |
| Amar Kaleka - Amardeep Singh Kaleka is an Emmy-winning Indian American filmmaker who turned to activism and politics after losing his father in the 2012 Wisconsin Sikh temple shooting. |
| Amar Gopal Bose was an American engineer who taught at MIT for over 45 years and founded Bose Corporation. |
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| Amar Goswami was a veteran journalist and celebrated Hindi fiction writer known for his stories, satires, novels and translations from Bengali. |
| Amar Sandhu is an American-born singer and producer known for his Punjabi and English fusion sound and his 2015 album New Era. |
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| Amar Dhesi is a Canadian freestyle wrestler who competes in the 125 kg weight class. |
| Amar Muralidharan is an Indian swimmer and six-time national champion who won medals at the Afro Asian and South Asian Games and represented India at the 2007 FINA World Swimming Championships. |
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| Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh is the 28th Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, a post he took after serving as Vice Chief. |
| Amar Shah is a former Kenyan Olympic swimmer who holds three national breaststroke records and won relay bronze medals at the 2011 All-Africa Games. |
| Amar Ramadhin - Amar N. Ramadhin is a Surinamese physician who became Minister of Public Health in 2020. |
| Amar Ćatić is a Bosnian winger who plays for Vietnamese club Dong A Thanh Hoa. |
