Azhar

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Pronounced AHZ-har /ˈɑz.hɑr/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic azhar, 'the most shining, most radiant, most luminous' (also 'blossoms, flowers'; al-Azhar, the famous mosque/university)Medium

In 30 seconds: Most radiant: Azhar is Arabic for 'the most shining, most luminous'. Bright, dignified, and warm.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic azhar, 'the most shining, most radiant, most luminous' (also 'blossoms, flowers'; al-Azhar, the famous mosque/university)

U.S. rank (2025)#3962 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births27 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 316

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Azhar comes from Arabic azhar, 'the most shining, most radiant, most luminous' (and 'blossoms, flowers') — the name of al-Azhar, the famed Cairo mosque and ancient university. A bright, dignified name across the Muslim world.

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, the-most-radiant at the root, and bright.

Did you know? Azhar means 'the most shining, most radiant' in Arabic (also 'blossoms') — the name of the great al-Azhar mosque and university in Cairo; bright and dignified.

Overall data confidence 78%

Arabic references — Azhar — etymology

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Azhar mean?

Azhar is Arabic for 'the most shining, most radiant' (and 'blossoms').

How do you pronounce Azhar?

It's said AHZ-har /ˈɑz.hɑr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Azhar a boy or girl name?

Azhar is a boy's name.

How popular is Azhar?

Azhar is a rare name in the U.S.