Indian name meaning
Akhtar
⚥ UnisexAkh·tar · 2 syllables
A star; good fortune
- Origin
- Persian
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Caring, responsible and warm — a natural carer drawn to family and harmony.
| A | k | h | t | a | r |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
1 + 2 + 5 + 4 + 1 + 2 = 15, then 1 + 5 = 6. So Akhtar carries the name number 6.
About the name Akhtar
Akhtar is a unisex name of Persian origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “A star; good fortune.”
Spoken aloud it is Akh·tar — 2 syllables. Akhtar is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Akhtar mean?
Akhtar means “A star; good fortune.” It is a unisex name of Persian origin.
Is Akhtar a boy or a girl name?
Akhtar is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Akhtar?
Akhtar is of Persian origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Akhtar?
Akhtar has 2 syllables and is said as Akh·tar.
What is the numerology number of the name Akhtar?
In the Chaldean system, Akhtar has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.”
Is Akhtar a common name in India?
Akhtar appears 2 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Akhtar?
For a sibling to Akhtar, families often stay within the same Persian naming tradition — Aarzoo, Afreen, Afsana or Khurshid all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Akhtar?
Mukhtar, Avtar, Malar or Dipankar share Akhtar's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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