Indian name meaning
Amar
♂ BoyA·mar · 2 syllables
Immortal; forever; eternal
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| A | m | a | r |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
1 + 4 + 1 + 2 = 8. So Amar carries the name number 8.
About the name Amar
Amar is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Immortal; forever; eternal.”
Spoken aloud it is A·mar — 2 syllables. Amar appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amar mean?
Amar means “Immortal; forever; eternal.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Amar a boy or a girl name?
Amar is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Amar?
Amar is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Amar?
Amar has 2 syllables and is said as A·mar.
What is the numerology number of the name Amar?
In the Chaldean system, Amar has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Amar a common name in India?
Amar appears 21 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Amar?
For a sister to Amar, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Aabha, Aadhya, Aakriti or Murti all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Amar?
Umar, Rajkumar, Ramkumar or Kumar share Amar's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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