Bahar
Bahar is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “Spring, blossoming”.
| Meaning | Spring, blossoming |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | بهار |
| Pronunciation | ba-HAR |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iran, Turkey, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan |
Meaning and origin of Bahar
Bahar comes from the Persian bahār, meaning 'spring'. By way of Persian it entered Turkish, Azerbaijani, Kurdish and Urdu, travelling with poetry and trade. In every one of these languages it is a well-liked girls' name that calls up flowers, fresh air and the renewal of the year. In Turkey and Iran it stands out among the nature names given to girls, and Bahare is a related Persian form.
Is Bahar a Muslim name?
Bahar is Persian, not Arabic, but Muslim families from Iran and Turkey to Azerbaijan, Afghanistan and South Asia use it, and its meaning is perfectly suitable.
How popular is Bahar?
It is common in Iran, Turkey, Azerbaijan and Afghanistan, and is also used in Pakistan.
Gifts with the name Bahar
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Spellings and variants of Bahar
Names similar to Bahar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bahar mean?
Bahar means 'Spring, blossoming'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Bahar a Muslim name?
Bahar is Persian, not Arabic, but Muslim families from Iran and Turkey to Azerbaijan, Afghanistan and South Asia use it, and its meaning is perfectly suitable.
How do you pronounce Bahar?
Bahar is pronounced ba-HAR.
Is Bahar a boy or girl name?
Bahar is usually a girl name.