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Amar
Pronounced ah-MAR /ΙΛmΙr/Medium
Meaning: Variously the Arabic qamar/amar, 'the moon', and the Sanskrit amar, 'immortal; eternal; deathless'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Amar comes variously from the Arabic qamar/amar, 'the moon', and the Sanskrit amar, 'immortal; eternal; deathless' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, cultural, cross-cultural name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished).
In the U.S. it appears in Arab and South Asian families. Rare for girls, the-moon-and-immortal at the root, and cultural.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Amar mean?
Amar is variously Arabic 'the moon' and Sanskrit 'immortal; eternal'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Amar?
It's said ah-MAR /ΙΛmΙr/ β two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Amar a boy or girl name?
Amar is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Amar?
Amar is a rare name for girls in the U.S.