Umayr

A Quranic Name for Boys

Meaning: Life and Alive

Umayr is variant of Umair and has the exact same meaning and pronunciation (see below for full meaning). You can use either Umayr or Umair, both are correct and acceptable. If you like this variant more and you'd like to pronounce it the way it is spelled (different than the original name), this is perfectly acceptable. For more details please see the main entry at: Umair.

Full Meaning of Umayr

Umayr is an indirect Quranic name for boys that means “life” and “long-lived”. It is derived from the Ain-M-R root which is used in many places in the Quran. Umayr is also the name of a brave Sahabi (companion of the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah upon him and his companions), whose full name was Umayr bin Wahb.

But We raised many generations after Moses and they lived for many years. You did not dwell with the people of Midian reciting Our revelations to them, but We had certainly sent Messengers to them. (Quran 28:45)