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Nazar: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“sight; regard”

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نظر

نَظَر

Nazar (نظر, Arabic نَظَر) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “sight; regard”. It comes from the Arabic root ن ظ ر. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ن ظ ر.

Nazar at a glance

Meaning: sight; regard
Gender: Boy
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: na-zar
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: N · ن

Meaning of Nazar

In English: sight; regard
اردو میں معنی: نظر، نگاہ

Origin and history of Nazar

Lane gives naẓar as sight and looking, and consideration.

Rootن ظ ر

How to say and write Nazar

Say it: na-zar2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Nazar
Urdu: نظر
Original script: نَظَر
Other spellings: Nazr

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Questions about the name Nazar

What does the name Nazar mean?

Nazar means “sight; regard”. In Urdu: نظر، نگاہ. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Nazar a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Nazar is a boy’s name.

Is Nazar a Muslim name?

Yes. Nazar is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane gives naẓar as sight and looking, and consideration.

How do you pronounce Nazar?

Say it “na-zar”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Nazar in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Nazar is written نظر. In its original script: نَظَر.

What are other spellings of Nazar?

Nazar is also spelled Nazr.

Is the meaning of Nazar verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.