Boy name
Amr name meaning
“life; living and flourishing”
Amr means “life” and conveys living and flourishing. It comes from Arabic ʿAmr, linked to a root associated with life, longevity, and growth. Used for boys in Türkiye, the name is related linguistically to Ömer. Its Arabic spelling عمرو ends with a letter normally left unpronounced.
What does Amr mean?
Life; living and flourishing
In Turkish: ömür; yaşama ve gelişme
Amr is related to Ömer through their Arabic root, but the two are distinct names. Its final written wāw is a historical spelling feature used to distinguish it from other forms. In Islamic history, it was borne by Companions including Amr ibn al-As and Amr ibn al-Jamuh.
Origin of the name Amr
It comes from Arabic ʿAmr, associated with the root ʿ-m-r and its senses of life, longevity, and flourishing. The final wāw in عمرو is not pronounced in the usual reading of the name.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Amr
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /amɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | عمرو |
Is Amr a boy’s name?
Yes, Amr is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Amr does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Amr
What is the meaning of Amr?
Amr means “life; living and flourishing”. It comes from Arabic ʿAmr, associated with the root ʿ-m-r and its senses of life, longevity, and flourishing. The final wāw in عمرو is not pronounced in the usual reading of the name.
Is Amr a boy’s name?
Yes, Amr is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Amr in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Amr nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Amr?
Amr is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Amr have?
Amr has 1 syllable and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Amr?
Amr does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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