Hunar

♂ Boy

Pronounced HOO-nar /ˈhuː.nɑr/Medium

Meaning: From Persian hunar, 'skill, talent, artistry', borrowed into Urdu and Punjabi with the same sense. A vocabulary word used as a given name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A warm two-beat name meaning 'skill, talent, art' in Persian and Punjabi: Hunar (said 'HOO-nar').

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Origin MediumPersian, Urdu, Punjabi

MeaningFrom Persian hunar, 'skill, talent, artistry', borrowed into Urdu and Punjabi with the same sense. A vocabulary word used as a given name.

History & Origin

Hunar comes from Persian hunar, 'skill, talent, art', a word carried into Urdu and Punjabi with the same meaning. Given names drawn straight from admired qualities are a long South Asian and Iranian habit, and Hunar sits comfortably among them (said 'HOO-nar').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., mostly in Persian and South Asian families. Rare, meaning-forward, and soft.

Did you know? Hunar is a real word before it is a name — Persian for 'skill' or 'artistry', the quality praised in a craftsman or a poet (said 'HOO-nar').

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Hunar — Persian hunar 'skill, art'; Urdu/Punjabi usage

Variations

HunnarHonar

Nicknames

HunNari

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hunar mean?

Hunar means 'skill, talent, art' — a Persian word also used in Urdu and Punjabi.

How do you pronounce Hunar?

It's said HOO-nar /ˈhuː.nɑr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hunar a boy or girl name?

Hunar is used here as a boy's name, though the word itself is not gendered.

How popular is Hunar?

Hunar is extremely rare for boys in the U.S.