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Azhar

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Pronounced az-HAR /æzˈhɑːr/Medium

Meaning: Azhar is an Arabic name meaning 'blossoms; flowers' (plural of zahra) and also 'most radiant; most shining'. It shares roots with the famed Al-Azhar (radiant one). It reads bright and heritage-rich; it is used for girls and boys, mostly girls here.Low

In 30 seconds: A radiant, blooming name: Azhar means 'blossoms; most radiant' in Arabic (said 'az-HAR'). Bright and heritage-rich.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningAzhar is an Arabic name meaning 'blossoms; flowers' (plural of zahra) and also 'most radiant; most shining'. It shares roots with the famed Al-Azhar (radiant one). It reads bright and heritage-rich; it is used for girls and boys, mostly girls here.
U.S. rank (2025)#9537 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 157

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219902025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a girl's name, Azhar is Arabic for 'blossoms; most radiant', from the zahra ('flower; radiance') root. It reads luminous and heritage-rich (said 'az-HAR').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, radiant, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Azhar means 'blossoms; flowers' and 'most radiant', sharing its root with the famed name Al-Azhar ('the radiant'). A bright, flowering name (said 'az-HAR').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Azhar — Arabic 'blossoms; most radiant'; zahra root

Variations

AzhaarAzharAzahar

Nicknames

AzaZahraHaru

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Azhar mean?

Azhar means 'blossoms; flowers' and 'most radiant' in Arabic, from the zahra ('flower; radiance') root.

How do you pronounce Azhar?

It's said az-HAR /æzˈhɑːr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Azhar a boy or girl name?

Azhar is used for both; it is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Azhar?

Azhar is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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