Amre is an indirect Quranic name for boys that means ālifeā, āto enlivenā. It is the name of famous companion of the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah upon him and his companions, whose full name was Amre bin al-Aas, who was one of the noblemen of the Quraysh tribe who ruled Makkah.Ā Amre is derived from the Ain-M-R root which is frequently used in the Quran.