Salar
Salar is a Muslim boy name of Persian origin, meaning “Leader, commander, chief”.
| Meaning | Leader, commander, chief |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | سالار |
| Pronunciation | saa-LAAR |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Salar
Salar is a Persian word for a commander or chief, familiar from sipahsālār, the commander of an army. At the Persian and Mughal courts it served as a title, and over time families in Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan began giving it to sons. A medieval warrior saint, Salar Masud, who is honoured at Bahraich in India, carried it in his title. A Turkic-speaking Muslim community in China is also known as the Salar.
Is Salar a Muslim name?
Salar comes from Persian rather than Arabic, but Muslim families in Iran, Afghanistan and South Asia have used it for a very long time.
How popular is Salar?
Families in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and North India give this name.
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Spellings and variants of Salar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Salar mean?
Salar means 'Leader, commander, chief'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Salar a Muslim name?
Salar comes from Persian rather than Arabic, but Muslim families in Iran, Afghanistan and South Asia have used it for a very long time.
How do you pronounce Salar?
Salar is pronounced saa-LAAR.
Is Salar a boy or girl name?
Salar is usually a boy name.