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Nizar: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“few; little (traditional reading)”
نزار
نِزَار
What Nizar means
Nizar (نزار, Arabic نِزَار) is a Muslim boy’s name that is most often explained as “few; little (traditional reading)”. It comes from the Arabic root ن ز ر. Sources disagree; see below. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ن ز ر.
Nizar at a glance
- Meaning
- few; little (traditional reading)
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Faith
- Muslim
- Say it
- ni-zaar
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- First letter
- N · ن
Meaning of Nizar
- In English
- few; little (traditional reading)
- اردو میں معنی
- تھوڑا (روایتی معنی)
Origin and history of Nizar
Meaning disputed
Name of an ancestor of the northern Arabs. It is usually linked to nazr, little or scanty (Lane), but the derivation is not certain.
Rootن ز ر
The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source.
How to say and write Nizar
- Say it
- ni-zaar2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Nizar
- Urdu
- نزار
- Original script
- نِزَار
- Other spellings
- Nizaar
- Known bearer
- Nizar ibn al-Mustansir, Fatimid prince
Sibling names for Nizar
Muslim girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Nizar.
- Nabihaنبیہہintelligent; eminentGirlArabic
- Nabilaنبیلہnoble, excellentGirlArabic
- Nadaندیٰdew; generosityGirlArabic
- Nadeemaندیمہcompanion; intimate friendGirlArabic
- Nadiaنادیہcaller; or moist with dew (proposed)GirlArabic
- Nadraنادرہrare, uncommonGirlArabic
- Nafeesaنفیسہprecious, valuableGirlArabic
- Nafiaنافعہbeneficial; usefulGirlArabic
Names like Nizar
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- Nadeemندیمclose companion; friendBoyArabic
- Nadirنادرrare; uncommonBoyArabic
- Naeemنعیمbliss; comfort; delightBoyArabic
- Naeemullahنعیم اللہblessing of GodBoyArabic
- Naelنائلone who attainsBoyArabic
- Nafayنافعbeneficial; usefulBoyArabic
- Nafeesنفیسprecious; refinedBoyArabic
- Naimatullahنعمت اللہblessing of AllahBoyArabic
Questions about the name Nizar
What does the name Nizar mean?
Nizar means “few; little (traditional reading)”. This meaning is disputed; sources disagree. In Urdu: تھوڑا (روایتی معنی). Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).
Is Nizar a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Nizar is a boy’s name.
Is Nizar a Muslim name?
Yes. Nizar is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Name of an ancestor of the northern Arabs. It is usually linked to nazr, little or scanty (Lane), but the derivation is not certain.
How do you pronounce Nizar?
Say it “ni-zaar”: 2 syllables.
How do you write Nizar in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Nizar is written نزار. In its original script: نِزَار.
What are other spellings of Nizar?
Nizar is also spelled Nizaar.
Who is a famous person named Nizar?
Nizar ibn al-Mustansir, Fatimid prince
Is the meaning of Nizar verified?
Meaning disputed. The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.