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Zarrar

♂ Boy

Pronounced zuh-RAR /zəˈrɑːr/Medium

Meaning: A South Asian spelling of the Arabic name Dirar, borne by Dirar ibn al-Azwar, an early companion of the Prophet Muhammad renowned as a warrior and a poet. The name is read as 'brave' or 'one who strikes hard'. It is popular in Pakistan, where the Zarrar spelling is standard.Low

In 30 seconds: A name of courage: Zarrar honors Dirar ibn al-Azwar, a companion of the Prophet (said 'zuh-RAR').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA South Asian spelling of the Arabic name Dirar, borne by Dirar ibn al-Azwar, an early companion of the Prophet Muhammad renowned as a warrior and a poet. The name is read as 'brave' or 'one who strikes hard'. It is popular in Pakistan, where the Zarrar spelling is standard.
U.S. rank (2024)#14204 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 65

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220152024

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

Zarrar is the spelling used in Pakistan and South Asia for the Arabic name Dirar, carried by Dirar ibn al-Azwar, an early companion of the Prophet Muhammad, remembered in Islamic history as a brave soldier and a poet. The name is read as 'brave' or 'one who strikes hard'. It remains a well-used name for boys in Pakistan (said 'zuh-RAR').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare here, familiar in Pakistan.

Did you know? Zarrar is the South Asian form of Dirar — the name of Dirar ibn al-Azwar, a companion of the Prophet remembered both as a fearless warrior and as a poet. We note the name with respect.
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References — Zarrar — South Asian spelling of Dirar; Dirar ibn al-Azwar, companion of the Prophet

Variations

DirarZirarZarar

Nicknames

ZarRara

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zarrar mean?

Zarrar is a South Asian spelling of Arabic Dirar, read as 'brave; one who strikes hard'. It was borne by Dirar ibn al-Azwar, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad.

How do you pronounce Zarrar?

It's said zuh-RAR /zəˈrɑːr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zarrar a boy or girl name?

Zarrar is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Zarrar?

Zarrar is a very rare name for boys in the U.S., though used in Pakistan.

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