Amran
Meaning of Amran
Amran is a unisex appellation of Semitic provenance, deriving from the triliteral root ʿ-m-r (to live long), whose bearers in early religious texts include the patriarch Āmram of Hebrew scripture and the figure of Imrān in the Qurʾān—father of Maryam—thus endowing the name with connotations of ancestral stewardship and enduring lineage. In modern usage within the United States, Amran’s statistical footprint remains modest yet steady, as Social Security Administration data record annual occurrences ranging from 5 to 27 newborns since 2003, corresponding to rank positions that have oscillated narrowly between 907 and 981 (most recently at 940 in 2024), a pattern that underscores its continued rarity. Phonetically rendered in Arabic as /ˈæm.ræn/, the name conforms to Anglo-American syllabic norms, facilitating its cross-cultural acceptance, while its unisex classification further broadens its contemporary appeal among parents seeking a choice that marries historical depth with gender neutrality.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as am-RAN (/ˈæm.ræn/)
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Notable People Named Amran
| Amran Sulaiman - |
