Nazar

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Pronounced nah-ZAR /nɑˈzɑr/High

Meaning: From Arabic nazar, 'sight, gaze' (the protective eye-amulet); also Slavic/Ukrainian Nazar from Nazarius, 'of Nazareth'Low

In 30 seconds: The watchful eye itself: Nazar is the blue amulet's gaze — and Ukraine's Nazarius, 'of Nazareth'. Protection East and West.

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Origin MediumArabic, Slavic

MeaningFrom Arabic nazar, 'sight, gaze' (the protective eye-amulet); also Slavic/Ukrainian Nazar from Nazarius, 'of Nazareth'

U.S. rank (2025)#5149 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 617

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

Nazar reads from Arabic nazar, 'sight, gaze' (the protective amulet) and from Slavic Nazar — Nazarius, 'of Nazareth' (routes layered, which we note).

In the U.S. it appears in Ukrainian and Turkish families. Rare, watchful at the root, and warding.

Did you know? The cobalt nazar charm stares down the evil eye from Istanbul to Athens — while Ukrainian Nazars answer to a Nazareth-rooted saint.

Overall data confidence 68%

References — nazar/Nazarius — routes layered

Variations

NazariyNazarioNazaire

Nicknames

Naz

Famous Bearers

★Nazar Kolesnikov (2004-)
Russian swimmer who set world records in the 100m and 200m backstroke events

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nazar mean?

Nazar is Arabic for 'sight, gaze' (the protective amulet) and a Slavic form of Nazarius; routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Nazar?

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

Is Nazar a boy or girl name?

Nazar is a boy's name.

How popular is Nazar?

Nazar is a rare name in the U.S.