Yasar
Yasar is a Muslim boy name of Arabic; also Turkish Yaşar origin, meaning “Ease, comfort, affluence”.
| Meaning | Ease, comfort, affluence |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic; also Turkish Yaşar |
| Written as | يسار |
| Pronunciation | yah-SAHR |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Levant, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Yasar
In Arabic, Yasar means ease and prosperity. It shares the root y-s-r with yusr, ease, and with the name Yasir. Muslims knew it from the earliest days of Islam: the Companion Ma'qil ibn Yasar took it from his father's name. Turkey has a lookalike, Yaşar, which is actually a Turkish word meaning he lives, traditionally chosen to wish a newborn a long life.
Is Yasar a Muslim name?
Yasar is an Arabic name meaning ease, and its root appears in 'We will ease him toward ease' (Quran 92:7); Muslims in Turkey widely use the separate Turkish name Yaşar.
How popular is Yasar?
Arab and South Asian families say Yasar, while Turkey uses the form Yaşar very widely.
Gifts with the name Yasar
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Yasar
Names similar to Yasar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yasar mean?
Yasar means 'Ease, comfort, affluence'. It is of Arabic; also Turkish Yaşar origin.
Is Yasar a Muslim name?
Yasar is an Arabic name meaning ease, and its root appears in 'We will ease him toward ease' (Quran 92:7); Muslims in Turkey widely use the separate Turkish name Yaşar.
How do you pronounce Yasar?
Yasar is pronounced yah-SAHR.
Is Yasar a boy or girl name?
Yasar is usually a boy name.