Azar

Azar is a masculine and feminine first name of Persian origin. It is directly translated as "the fire".

What does the name Azar mean?

The name Azar has its roots in the Persian term âzar (آذر), which means "fire". It is also mentioned in many Persian poems. Furthermore, Azar could be a short form of the name Lazar (Lazarius, the beggar in the Holy Scriptures). In Azerbaijan, the name is written as Azər, and the feminine form of the name is Azara.

Where does the name Azar come from?

Azar comes from Persian and designates both a masculine and a feminine first name with the meaning "the fire". The Persian root word âzar (آذر) stands for "fire" and is prevalent in Azerbaijani, Iranian, and Persian languages.

How do you pronounce Azar?

The pronunciation of Azar is distinct and consists of two syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "A-zar" [aˈzaːʁ]. The open initial syllable combines with a slightly rolling sound at the end. The "-zar" allows the name to resonate clearly and gives it a dynamic touch. Overall, Azar radiates presence, liveliness, and character strength - structured, clear, and with a distinctive, independent aura.

Popularity

In Germany, Azar is a relatively common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,024th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2020 at rank 2,171. In the last ten years, Azar has been given as a first name about 80 times, placing it 2,696th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,229th.

Nicknames & pet names

Azari / Azi / Azra / Azu

Famous people

• Azar Gat (historian from Israel)
• Azar Karadas (Norwegian footballer)
• Azar Lawrence (jazz musician from the USA)
• Azar Mortazavi (German playwright)
• Azar Nafisi (writer from Iran)
• Azar Shiva (Iranian actress)
• Mehdi Azar Yazdi (Iranian writer)