Negar

Negar, also known as Négar, is a Persian name for girls that carries the appealing meaning 'the beloved' or 'the darling'. It originates from the Persian term negâr (نگار), which means 'loved'. Additionally, the word negâr can also mean 'image, painting, or artwork', allowing the name Negar to be interpreted as 'the (like) painted one'.

What does the name Negar mean?

The name Negar, or Négar, is an integral part of Persian naming culture and means 'the beloved' or 'the darling'. It is derived from the Persian word negâr (نگار), which means 'loved'. Since negâr also stands for 'image, painting, or artwork', the name can also be interpreted as 'the (like) painted one'. Negar is especially common in Persian-speaking regions, particularly in Iran. Notable bearers of the name include the French author Négar Djavadi and the Iranian actress Negar Javaherian.

Where does the name Negar come from?

The first name Negar has Persian roots and means 'the beloved' or 'the darling'.

How do you pronounce Negar?

Negar is pronounced approximately like 'Negar', with the emphasis on the first syllable.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Negar is relatively rare. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th among the most common names for girls. Its highest ranking was in 2007, when it reached 1,198th place. Over the last ten years, Negar has been chosen as a first name about 40 times, placing it 4,479th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,836th.

Nicknames & pet names

Negi

Famous people

• Negar Assari (artist from Iran)
• Negar Foroozandeh (actress from Iran)
• Negar Javaherian (Iranian actress)
• Negar Khan (Iranian actress)
• Negar Roubani (politician)