Nizar

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Nizar Pronunciation

Nizar is pronounced nih-ZAR /nɪˈzɑr/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic nizar, 'little; scarce; few' (often read as 'precious because rare')Low

In 30 seconds: Little; scarce; precious: Nizar is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'nih-ZAR').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic nizar, 'little; scarce; few' (often read as 'precious because rare')

U.S. rank (2024)#7577 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 386

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Nizar comes from Arabic nizar, 'little; scarce; few' (often read as 'precious because rare'; an ancestor of the northern Arab tribes; the poet Nizar Qabbani). A crisp, classic name (said 'nih-ZAR').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic families. Rare, little-and-precious at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Nizar means 'little; scarce; few' in Arabic (often read as 'precious because rare') — borne by poet Nizar Qabbani — crisp and classic (said 'nih-ZAR').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Nizar — Arabic etymology

Variations

NizaarNezar

Themes & Styles

Arabic Muslim

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Nizar?

Nizar is pronounced nih-ZAR (/nɪˈzɑr/). Press play above to hear Nizar said aloud.

How do you say Nizar?

Nizar is said nih-ZAR (/nɪˈzɑr/). Press play above to hear Nizar said aloud.

What does the name Nizar mean?

Nizar is Arabic for 'little; scarce; few' (often read as 'precious because rare').

Is Nizar a boy or girl name?

Nizar is a boy's name.

How popular is Nizar?

Nizar is a rare name in the U.S.