Akter
Akter is a Muslim girl name of Bengali form of Persian Akhtar origin, meaning “Star, a bright star”.
| Meaning | Star, a bright star |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Bengali form of Persian Akhtar |
| Written as | اختر |
| Pronunciation | AHK-ter |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Bangladesh, India |
Meaning and origin of Akter
Akter is how Bengali speakers write the Persian Akhtar, meaning star. Across Bangladesh it is one of the most frequent names for women, typically placed at the end of a full name, as in Nasima Akter. Pakistan, by contrast, uses the form Akhtar for both men and women. Some older name lists call it Arabic, but the word is in fact Persian and has no Arabic root.
Is Akter a Muslim name?
This Persian name meaning star is one of the most common names among Muslim women in Bangladesh.
How popular is Akter?
Huge numbers of women in Bangladesh and West Bengal carry it.
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Spellings and variants of Akter
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Akter mean?
Akter means 'Star, a bright star'. It is of Bengali form of Persian Akhtar origin.
Is Akter a Muslim name?
This Persian name meaning star is one of the most common names among Muslim women in Bangladesh.
How do you pronounce Akter?
Akter is pronounced AHK-ter.
Is Akter a boy or girl name?
Akter is usually a girl name.