"era, age, lifetime"
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“One syllable, centuries of Arab heritage”
Amr is one of the oldest Arabic names, derived from the root meaning 'life,' 'age,' or 'long life.' It is distinct from Omar (ʿUmar) though they share similar sounds. The name was extremely common among the pre-Islamic Arabs and early Islamic period — so common that written Arabic sometimes adds a silent letter to distinguish 'Amr' from the numerals and letters that look similar in the script. Amr ibn al-As, the 7th-century Muslim general who conquered Egypt, is perhaps the most historically famous bearer.
Amr has been popular in Egypt and across the Arab world for over 1,400 years. Egyptian pop superstar Amr Diab brought the name to global recognition in the 1990s and 2000s with his chart-topping Arabic pop music.
In classical Arabic culture, Amr was a quintessential Arab name — appearing in pre-Islamic poetry and among the Companions of the Prophet Muhammad. The name carries the weight of thousands of years of Arab history and civilization.
Musician
1961
Egyptian singer and musician known as the 'Father of Mediterranean Music,' the best-selling Middle Eastern artist in history
Military
7th-century Arab military commander who conquered Egypt for the early Islamic caliphate and founded the city of Fustat (near modern Cairo)
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