Ammar
/AHM-mahr/ Arabic Male
Meaning & Origin
Ammar is a Arabic name meaning "Long-lived". The name Ammar originates from the Arabic root word 'عمّر' ('ammara), which means 'to populate', 'to build', 'to develop', or 'to cause to flourish'.
Quick Facts
Language Arabic
Gender Male
Phonetic AHM-mahr
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as AHM-mahr. Keep the original Arabic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Ammar
- · Ammar ibn Yasir - Companion of Prophet Muhammad
- · Ammar al-Hakim - Iraqi politician
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