Azar

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Pronounced ah-ZAR /ɑˈzɑːr/Medium

Meaning: From the Persian Azar, 'fire,' and the name of the ninth month of the Iranian (Persian) calendar. A warm, elemental name with deep roots in Persian tradition.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm elemental name: Azar is Persian for 'fire,' and the ninth Persian month (said 'ah-ZAR'). Bright and rooted.

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Origin MediumPersian

MeaningFrom the Persian Azar, 'fire,' and the name of the ninth month of the Iranian (Persian) calendar. A warm, elemental name with deep roots in Persian tradition.

U.S. rank (2016)#16617

2016 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Azar comes from the Persian for 'fire,' also the ninth month of the Iranian calendar. It reads warm and elemental — rare in the U.S., cherished in Persian tradition (said 'ah-ZAR').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, more familiar among Iranian families. Rare, warm, and rooted.

Did you know? Azar is Persian for 'fire' — and the name of the ninth month of the Iranian calendar — a warm, elemental name with deep roots in Persian culture (said 'ah-ZAR').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Azar — Persian 'fire'; ninth month of Persian calendar

Variations

AzraSorayaYasmin

Nicknames

AzZar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Azar mean?

Azar is Persian for 'fire,' and the name of the ninth month of the Iranian (Persian) calendar.

How do you pronounce Azar?

It's said ah-ZAR /ɑˈzɑːr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Azar a boy or girl name?

Azar is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Azar?

Azar is a rare name in the U.S.