Amr
Amr is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Life; long life”.
| Meaning | Life; long life |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عمرو |
| Pronunciation | AHMR |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Jordan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia |
Meaning and origin of Amr
Amr is an old Arabic name meaning 'life', from a root about living. In Arabic script it is written with a silent wāw at the end so that it is not mistaken for ʿUmar. The most famous man to carry it was ʿAmr ibn al-ʿĀṣ, a Companion who commanded the Muslim armies that took Egypt and who established the city of Fustat. It is still a classic name in Egypt and the Levant.
Is Amr a Muslim name?
Amr is an honoured Muslim name borne by the Companion ʿAmr ibn al-ʿĀṣ, even though Abu Jahl, an enemy of the Prophet ﷺ, was also called ʿAmr.
How popular is Amr?
Amr is most popular in Egypt, Jordan, Palestine and Saudi Arabia.
Gifts with the name Amr
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Spellings and variants of Amr
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amr mean?
Amr means 'Life; long life'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Amr a Muslim name?
Amr is an honoured Muslim name borne by the Companion ʿAmr ibn al-ʿĀṣ, even though Abu Jahl, an enemy of the Prophet ﷺ, was also called ʿAmr.
How do you pronounce Amr?
Amr is pronounced AHMR.
Is Amr a boy or girl name?
Amr is usually a boy name.