Amar
Meaning of Amar
Amar is a popular and timeless male name with diverse origins. In Arabic, it is pronounced as ah-MAR (/ʕa'mar/), while in Hebrew, it is pronounced as ah-MAHR (/a'mar/). The name has variations such as Amara and Amari, giving parents options to choose from. In the United States of America, Amar has been consistently given to newborn boys over the years. It peaked in popularity in 2021 with 171 occurrences and ranked 1159th. The name has remained relatively steady in usage, showing its enduring appeal. Whether you prefer its Arabic or Hebrew pronunciation, Amar is a strong and meaningful choice for your baby boy's name.
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 known for his work at the intersection of technology and business, with a focus on developing prototype systems that lead to widespread adoption of new techniques and technologies. |
| Amar Kaleka - Amardeep Singh Kaleka is an Indian-American film director and political activist who gained attention for his Emmy-winning short films and his advocacy for gun control and progressive economic reform. |
| Amar Gopal Bose was an American entrepreneur, electrical engineer, and sound engineer known for founding Bose Corporation and his long tenure as a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. |
| Amar Kanwar is an Indian filmmaker known for creating complex narratives that explore various social and environmental issues. |
| Dr. Amar Agarwal is an Indian ophthalmologist, chairman, and managing director of Dr. Agarwal's Eye Hospital and Eye Research Centre, with numerous accolades and leadership roles in the field of ophthalmology. |
| Amar Goswami was a senior journalist and a prominent fiction writer in Hindi literature, known for his satires, short stories, poems, novels, novelettes, and translations from Bengali to Hindi, with his work featured in various publications and adapted into radio broadcasts and short films. |
| Amar Sandhu is a well-known American-born Punjabi and Hindi singer, songwriter, music composer, and producer, recognized for his distinctive Punjabi/English fusion sound and his popular 2015 album "New Era" with hits like "Rooftop Party", "Double Addi", and "Replaceable". |
| Amar is a British Indian singer known for her unique style of blending Hindi vocals with western urban producers, and she writes her own material. |
| Amarveer Singh Dhesi, also known as Amar Dhesi, is a Canadian freestyle wrestler who competes in the 125 kg weight class. |
| Amar Muralidharan is an accomplished Indian swimmer with 6 National Titles and a successful international competition record. |
| Amar Alibegović is a Bosnian professional basketball player for Çağdaş Bodrumspor of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL) and the son of former basketball player Teoman Alibegović. |
| Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh is the 47th Vice Chief of the Air Staff in the Indian Air Force, assuming office on February 1, 2023. |
| Amar Shah is a Kenyan former swimmer known for his breaststroke specialization and multiple achievements in international competitions, including the Olympics and Commonwealth Games. |
| Amar Ramadhin - Amar N. Ramadhin is a Surinamese physician and the Minister of Public Health as of 2020. |
| Amar Ćatić is a Bosnian professional footballer known for his role as a winger at German 2. Bundesliga club SV Wehen Wiesbaden. |
