Nepali boy name
Amar name meaning
अमर
Say it: a-MAR/ʌmʌr/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #175
Meaning of Amar
Immortal, eternal; one who never dies.
नेपालीमा: अमर संस्कृत शब्द हो, जसको अर्थ अमर वा शाश्वत हुन्छ। यसले कहिल्यै नमर्ने व्यक्तिलाई जनाउँछ।
About the name Amar
Short in spelling but expansive in meaning, Amar means immortal, eternal or one who never dies. It gives parents a Sanskrit name with an enduring feeling and a clear connection to the theme of life. The four letters are pronounced a-MAR, moving from a light opening to a strong finish. Amar is common in our sample. If that compact shape appeals to you, compare Aman, Amir and Ajar; their nearby sounds let you weigh different meanings within a similarly brief form.
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Amar at a glance
| Name | Amar |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | अमर also अमार, आमार |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | A · अ |
| Length | 4 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #175 among boy names (38 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Famous people named Amar
- Amar Singh Thapa · b. 1751
Supreme Commander of the Western Front of Nepal
- Amar Neupane · b. 1976
Nepalese writer
- Amar Oli · b. 1980
Nepalese film director
- Amar Bahadur Thapa
Nepalese politician
- Amar Dongol
Nepalese footballer
- Amar Sharma Dev Raj Bhar · b. 1952
Nepalese politician /Member of Parliament of Nepal
- Amar Singh Routela · b. 1993
Nepalese Cricketer
- Amar Chitrakar · b. 1920
Nepalese artist and painter (1920–1999)
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Nabin♂नवीनNew, fresh, novel and modern (Navin)
- Amrit♂अमृतNectar of immortality
- Sanjeev♂संजीवLife-giving, reviving
- Jeevan♂जीवनLife
- Aayush♂आयुषLife, lifespan
- Kishor♂किशोरYouth or adolescent
- Ayush♂आयुषLife, lifespan
- Navin♂नवीनNew, fresh, novel and modern (Navin)
- Sanjeeb♂सञ्जीवLife-giving, reviving
- Sanjib♂संजीवLife-giving, reviving
- Sanjiv♂संजीवLife-giving, reviving
- Jiwan♂जीवनLife
Names that sound like Amar
- Aman♂अमनPeace, safety and security
- Amir♂अमिरPrince, commander or leader
- Apar♂अपारBoundless, unlimited (Apaar)
- Ajar♂अजरAgeless, eternally young
- Ambar♂अम्बरThe sky
- Amal♂अमलPure, spotless (Sanskrit)
- Amit♂अमितBoundless, infinite
- Ajay♂अजयUnconquerable, invincible
- Amod♂अमोदJoy, delight
- Amul♂अमुलPriceless, invaluable
- Alam♂आलमThe world, universe
- Atal♂अटलImmovable, firm, steady
Amar in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐀𑐩𑐬 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒁𑒧𑒩 |
| Bengali | অমর |
| Gujarati | અમર |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀅𑀫𑀭 |
| IAST romanization | amar |
FAQ about the name Amar
What is the meaning of Amar?
Amar means: Immortal, eternal; one who never dies. (नेपालीमा: अमर)
Is Amar a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Amar in Nepali?
Amar is written अमर in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written अमार or आमार.
How do you pronounce Amar?
Amar is pronounced a-MAR (IPA: /ʌmʌr/).
What is the origin of the name Amar?
Amar is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Amar?
Amar ranks #175 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Amar?
Notable people named Amar include Amar Singh Thapa (Supreme Commander of the Western Front of Nepal); Amar Neupane (Nepalese writer); Amar Oli (Nepalese film director).