Amran
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Amran
The given name 'Amran' means 'high' or 'elevated' and is derived from the Arabic root 'amr', which is also related to the Hebrew word 'omer', meaning 'speaker' or 'voice'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Amran' means 'high' or 'elevated' and is derived from the Arabic root 'amr', which is also related to the Hebrew word 'omer', meaning 'speaker' or 'voice'. The name 'Amran' is used in Islamic cultures, particularly in the Quran, where Amran is the name of the father of Job (Ayyub in Arabic), and is also found in some African and Middle Eastern cultures.
Amran currently ranks #10,168 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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