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Name Origin

Ammar is an Arabic masculine given name meaning 'one who commands respect' or 'flourishing'. It is derived from the Arabic root 'ammra', which means 'to command' or 'to flourish'.

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Famous People

Ammar ibn Yasir (580-645)

Sahaba (Companion of the Prophet Muhammad)

  • One of the first converts to Islam.
  • Known for his bravery and loyalty.

Ammar Abdulghani (1982-)

Professional Basketball Player

  • Played in the NBA with the Orlando Magic.
  • Won a championship in the Israeli Basketball Premier League.

Ammar Ali

Computer Scientist and Entrepreneur

  • Co-founded the online education platform Udacity.
  • Advocate for access to education and technology.