Amar
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Indian / Sanskrit ◈ 2 syllables
"Immortal"

From Indian / Sanskrit

Amar means immortal or long-lived — from the Sanskrit/Arabic. In Sanskrit, amar IS the word for immortal — deathless. In Arabic, it means prosperous. The name IS the most direct expression of immortality. Two syllables of Sanskrit-immortal, Arabic-prosperous, and the most direct deathless.

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Amar at a glance
MeaningImmortal
OriginIndian / Sanskrit
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 6
US Rank (today)#1235
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Why parents love Amar
  • Amar IS the Sanskrit word for immortal — deathless.
  • In Arabic, it means prosperous.
  • Two syllables with a warm, Sanskrit sound: ah-MAR.
  • The meaning immortal IS the most timeless.
  • The Sanskrit-Arabic bridge gives genuine depth.
The vibe of Amar
immortallong-livedSanskritArabicdeathlessprosperoustimelesswarmdirectbridge
Origin & history of Amar
Sanskrit amara (immortal) or Arabic (prosperous) Amar
1
Indian / Sanskrit roots
Amar means immortal from Sanskrit — deathless. In Arabic, prosperous. The most direct immortality.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Sanskrit/Arabic tradition.
3
Today
Amar remains a beloved choice, ranking #1235 in the US. 5,184 babies have been named Amar since 1967.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Amar?
2023 peak year
The name Amar reached its peak in 2023, with 177 registrations (ranked #1164). The name has actually been around since 1967 — over a century — though it took until recently to find its widest audience. Since the peak, the name has eased to well outside the top 1,000 (around #1235) today, averaging about 171 new babies per year. Amar's usage has held roughly steady recently. Across all years on record, approximately 5,184 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
177 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,164)
171 Avg. per year
(last decade)
1,710 Total registrations
last 10 years
5,184 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #1,235) Moderate
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Amar
6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.

Amar's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — immortality-seeking. People named Amar tend to be warm, timeless, and gifted at being the Sanskrit word for deathless.

Sanskrit word for deathless
Arabic-prosperous
Most-direct-immortal
Warm timeless
Bridge-deep
A1
M4
A1
R9
Sum: 15 → Life path 6
Personality of Amar
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Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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Numerology life path calculator

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