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Muslim Boy NameScholarly Verified
Origin: Arabic
عَمَّار

Ammar

Transliteration: ‘Ammār • Pronounced: (Am-maar)

Name Meaning

"Long-lived, One of strong faith, Builder"

Themes:faith

Regional Usage & Naming Heritage

Prominent Regional Familiarity:
South AsiaMiddle East / GulfSoutheast AsiaTürkiyeWestern Communities
Naming Tradition:

South Asian Muslim NamesArabic/Gulf Muslim NamesTurkish Muslim NamesSoutheast Asian Muslim NamesWestern Muslim Names

Associated Countries & Lineage:
IndiaPakistanBangladeshSaudi ArabiaUAEKuwaitQatarOmanBahrainIndonesiaMalaysiaTürkiyeUKUSACanadaAustralia

Islamic Significance & History

The noble name of Hazrat Ammar ibn Yasir (רَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ), filled with Iman to his core as described by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Authenticated Scholarly Sources

Primary Quranic / Hadith Source: Hadith & Seerah

  • Fatawa Razawiyyah, Vol. 24
  • Sunan al-Tirmidhi

Ammar (عَمَّار)

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