For example, Yasser Arafat was known by the name Abu Ammar ("abū 'ammār"), even though he never had a son named Ammar; it was based on Ammar ibn Yasir, a companion of Muhammad and a prominent figure in Arab history.
He never had a son. This son was named Ammar. Yasser Arafat was known by the name Abu Ammar ("abū 'ammār"). This was for example. It was based on Ammar ibn Yasir. It was based on a companion of Muhammad. It was based on a prominent figure in Arab history.