Name meaning
Ammar
A person who lives long, develops, builds.
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Name meaning and origin
Ammar arises from the Arabic root əmr (to live, to cultivate, to build) and means a person who lives long and develops and builds up the land. The root is also the source of the words ömür (life) and imarət (building), which is why the name carries a wish for long life and good works for its bearer.
The name's most famous bearer is Ammar ibn Yasir; his mother Sumayya and father Yasir were killed under torture for their faith, becoming the first martyrs of Islamic history, while Ammar himself did not renounce his religion despite severe pressure. Later holding important posts such as the governorship of Kufa, Ammar is among the boy names still chosen today by religious families in Azerbaijan.
Name details
- Gender
- Boy's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 5
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Variants
- Əmmar
- Pronunciation
- ɑm.ˈmɑr
Notable people with this name
Ammar ibn Yasir (r.a)
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Ammar?
Ammar is a name of Arabic origin and means a person who lives long, develops, and builds up the land.Is the name Ammar mentioned in the Quran?
No, the name Ammar does not appear in the Quran, but its root, the verb amr, stands at the base of words such as ömür and imarət.Is Ammar a boy name or a girl name?
Ammar is a boy name.