Umair
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Umair
The name 'Umair' is a diminutive form of the Arabic name 'Amr', meaning "long-lived" or "prosperous," derived from the Arabic root ع-م-ر (ʿ-m-r) connoting life and flourishing.
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Etymology
The name 'Umair' is a diminutive form of the Arabic name 'Amr', meaning "long-lived" or "prosperous," derived from the Arabic root ع-م-ر (ʿ-m-r) connoting life and flourishing. It is predominantly used in Islamic cultures, notably among Muslims, and is historically associated with Umair ibn Wahb, a prominent companion of the Prophet Muhammad who converted to Islam after initially opposing it.
Umair currently ranks #5,588 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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