Indian name meaning
Azhar
♂ BoyAz·har · 2 syllables
Bright; shining; luminous
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.
| A | z | h | a | r |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
1 + 7 + 5 + 1 + 2 = 16, then 1 + 6 = 7. So Azhar carries the name number 7.
About the name Azhar
Azhar is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “Bright; shining; luminous.”
Spoken aloud it is Az·har — 2 syllables. Azhar 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 Azhar mean?
Azhar means “Bright; shining; luminous.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Azhar a boy or a girl name?
Azhar is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Azhar?
Azhar is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Azhar?
Azhar has 2 syllables and is said as Az·har.
What is the numerology number of the name Azhar?
In the Chaldean system, Azhar has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is Azhar a common name in India?
Azhar appears 2 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Azhar?
For a sister to Azhar, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Aabida, Aalina, Aamira or Wafa all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Azhar?
Tushar, Girdhar, Sahar or Manohar share Azhar's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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