Famous People with Name Amur

Amurbek Mairbekovich Tsarikayev            Origin/Culture/Country: Russian

Amurbek Mairbekovich Tsarikayev: is a Russian professional football player. As of September 2009, he plays in the Russian Second Division for FC Energiya Volzhsky.

Gururaja Shyamacharya Amur            Origin/Culture/Country: Indian

Gururaja Shyamacharya Amur: a professor of literature is a leading contemporary writer and critic in Kannada and English. He is a recipient of many prestigious awards including the Sahitya Akademi Award, Da. Ra. Bendre Award, Rajyotsava Award, State award and the Pampa award. Amur is the older brother of K. S. Amur an Indian mathematician and a disciple of Sri Aurobindo.

Namie Amuro            Origin/Culture/Country: Japanese

Namie Amuro: is a Japanese singer, dancer, and former child actor/singer. Referred to as the "Queen of J-pop", Amuro has transcended fads and controversy to become one of Japan's most prolific and enduring musical acts. Born in Naha, Okinawa, Amuro debuted at the age of 14 as an idol in the girl group, Super Monkey's. Largely unsuccessful, the group grew popular during their final year together with the single, "Try Me ~Watashi wo Shinjite~" (1995). Amuro would leave the group after two more singles and begin a solo career with then small indepedent label, Avex Trax. Under the guidance of producer,

Nikolay Muravyov-Amursky            Origin/Culture/Country: Russian

Nikolay Muravyov-Amursky: was a Russian statesman and diplomat, who played a major role in expansion of the Russian Empire to the Pacific rim.