Amr
In Arabic: عمرو
An authentic Arabic name linked to life and longevity; borne by the Companion Amr ibn al-As and the celebrated poet Amr ibn Kulthum.
اسم عربي أصيل متصل بالعُمر والحياة، وحمله الصحابي عمرو بن العاص، كما اشتهر به الشاعر عمرو بن كلثوم.
- Boy name
- Companion
- Heritage
- Short
- Strong sound
- Common
- Classical Arabian
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عمرو, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Pleased to meet you, I'm عمرو.
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- What does the name Amr mean?
- An authentic Arabic name linked to life and longevity; borne by the Companion Amr ibn al-As and the celebrated poet Amr ibn Kulthum.
- Is Amr a boy or a girl name?
- Amr is a boy name.
- How is Amr written in English?
- Amr in Arabic: عمرو.
- Does Amr fit the father's name?
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