Muslim boy name
Ammar: name meaning
عمار
“Long-lived; one who builds”
BoyGender
ArabicOrigin
NoIn the Qur'an
Ammar ibn Yasir, an early Companion.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Ammar mean?
Ammar (عمار) means "Long-lived; one who builds". It is a Arabic name for a boy.
Is Ammar a Muslim name?
Yes. Ammar is used by Muslims around the world. Ammar ibn Yasir, an early Companion.
Is Ammar mentioned in the Qur'an?
Ammar is not mentioned in the Qur'an as a name, but its meaning is good, which is what matters in Islam.