Hazar
Hazar is a Muslim girl name of Turkish, from Persian origin, meaning “The nightingale”.
| Meaning | The nightingale |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish, from Persian |
| Written as | هزار |
| Pronunciation | hah-ZAHR |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Kurdistan, Iran |
Meaning and origin of Hazar
Hazar is a Turkish name borrowed from Persian hazār, which is a shortening of hazār-dāstān, a phrase describing a bird with a thousand melodies. That phrase is a poetic name for the nightingale, a much-loved image in Persian and Ottoman poetry, where it sings of longing for the rose. In Turkish the word also names the Caspian Sea and the Khazars. Because of these other meanings it is now and then given to boys as well.
Is Hazar a Muslim name?
Hazar is of Persian rather than Arabic origin, but Muslim families in Turkey and among Kurds use it, and its meaning suits a Muslim child well.
How popular is Hazar?
It is found in Turkey and in Kurdish families, mostly for girls.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hazar mean?
Hazar means 'The nightingale'. It is of Turkish, from Persian origin.
Is Hazar a Muslim name?
Hazar is of Persian rather than Arabic origin, but Muslim families in Turkey and among Kurds use it, and its meaning suits a Muslim child well.
How do you pronounce Hazar?
Hazar is pronounced hah-ZAHR.
Is Hazar a boy or girl name?
Hazar is usually a girl name.