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Amar

Boy name · 38 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Amar: 38 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 6 births in 1982.

Amar is a name with rich dual heritage—in Arabic it means “long life” or “one who builds,” while in Sanskrit it signifies “immortal,” often associated with the god Shiva. Among notable bearers, Amar Bose founded the renowned audio company Bose Corporation, and Amar Singh was a prominent Indian political figure. While no major place shares the exact root, the name echoes in the medieval Arab city of Amara. In Scotland, Amar has gained quiet popularity since the 1990s, reflecting the country’s growing cultural diversity, and is sometimes spelled Ammar for added clarity