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Yashar

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How to Pronounce Yashar

Pronounced yah-SHAR /jɑːˈʃɑːr/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew yashar, 'upright; honest; straight' — separately, a romanization of the Turkish Yasar, 'one who lives; long-lived.' Both routes are honest, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A name of two roots: Yashar means 'upright, honest' (Hebrew) or 'one who lives' (Turkish) (said 'yah-SHAR'). Strong and clear.
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Origin MediumHebrew, Turkish
MeaningFrom the Hebrew yashar, 'upright; honest; straight' — separately, a romanization of the Turkish Yasar, 'one who lives; long-lived.' Both routes are honest, which we note.
U.S. rank (2022)#14247 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 133

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419842022

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

Yashar comes from the Hebrew yashar, 'upright; honest; straight,' and doubles as the Turkish Yasar, 'one who lives.' We give both routes honestly — a strong, clear name, rare in the U.S. (said 'yah-SHAR').

It appears rarely in the U.S., familiar in Hebrew- and Turkish-speaking communities. Rare, upright, and clear.

Did you know? Yashar is Hebrew for 'upright; honest; straight,' and also a spelling of the Turkish Yasar, 'one who lives' — two honest routes we note, both carrying strength (said 'yah-SHAR').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Yashar — Hebrew 'upright; honest' / Turkish 'one who lives'

Variations

YasarYashaarJashar

Nicknames

YashShar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yashar mean?

Yashar is Hebrew for 'upright; honest; straight,' and also a Turkish name, 'one who lives.' We note both routes.

How do you pronounce Yashar?

It's said yah-SHAR /jɑːˈʃɑːr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Yashar a boy or girl name?

Yashar is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Yashar?

Yashar is a rare name in the U.S.

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