Nigar
Nigar is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “Beloved; a beautiful picture”.
| Meaning | Beloved; a beautiful picture |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | نگار |
| Pronunciation | nee-GAHR |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iran, Turkey, Central Asia, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Nigar
Nigar goes back to negār, a Persian word for a lovely painting that classical poets also applied to the person they loved. Carried along by the long reach of Persian literature, it settled into Turkish, Azerbaijani and Urdu. Muslim families now use it across a wide arc of lands, from Azerbaijan in the Caucasus to Iran, Turkey and all the way to Pakistan, where it keeps its romantic, artistic flavour.
Is Nigar a Muslim name?
Nigar is Persian in origin, not Arabic, yet its warm meaning has made it popular with Muslim families in Azerbaijan, Iran, Turkey and Pakistan.
How popular is Nigar?
Nigar is especially common in Azerbaijan and is also found in Iran, where it is written Negar, as well as Turkey and Pakistan.
Gifts with the name Nigar
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Nigar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nigar mean?
Nigar means 'Beloved; a beautiful picture'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Nigar a Muslim name?
Nigar is Persian in origin, not Arabic, yet its warm meaning has made it popular with Muslim families in Azerbaijan, Iran, Turkey and Pakistan.
How do you pronounce Nigar?
Nigar is pronounced nee-GAHR.
Is Nigar a boy or girl name?
Nigar is usually a girl name.