Nazar
Meaning of Nazar
The name Nazar is a male given name with roots in Arabic, Turkish, and Ukrainian cultures. It is pronounced as NAH-zahr (/ˈnɑzɑr/). The name carries significant meaning across different regions; in Arabic, it often connotes "sight" or "vision," while in Turkish and Ukrainian contexts, it may also be associated with the concept of protection against the evil eye. Variations of the name include Nasir and Nazir. In the United States, Nazar has been a relatively uncommon choice for newborns over the past few decades. Its popularity has seen slight fluctuations, with occurrences ranging from 5 to 34 per year since 1977. Despite its rarity, Nazar's rich cultural heritage and meaningful associations make it an intriguing option for parents seeking a unique and profound name for their child.
Pronunciation
Arabic,Turkish,Ukrainian
- Pronunced as NAH-zahr (/ˈnɑzɑr/)
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Notable People Named Nazar
| Nazar Milishchuk is a retired Ukrainian footballer known for his career as a midfielder. |
| Nazar Vyacheslavovich Chepurnyi is a Ukrainian artistic gymnast known for his participation in the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics and the 2019 Junior World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. |
| Nazar Hussain Kiyani was a prominent Pakistan Peoples Party politician. |
| Nazar is a Manchester-based Angolan electronic musician known for blending kuduro and electronic music, with his stage name inspired by the Justice song "Waters of Nazareth". |
| Ardalan Afshar, also known as Nazar, is a popular Austrian rapper with Iranian roots based in Vienna. |
| Nazar Baýramow - Nazar Karajayevich Bayramov, a former football player from Turkmenistan, was known for his role as a midfielder and is the younger brother of Wladimir Baýramow. |
| Nazar Kholodnytskyi is a Ukrainian prosecutor and the Deputy Attorney General, serving as the head of the Specialized Prosecution Service. |
| Nazar Bohdanovych Verbnyi is a Ukrainian professional footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Polish IV liga side Korona Rzeszów. |
| Nazar Vyacheslavovych Malinovskyi is a Ukrainian professional footballer currently playing as a defender for Polish club Znicz Biała Piska. |
| Nazar Ashraf is a former Iraq national player and coach, who competed in the 1980 Summer Olympics and served as the assistant coach of Iraq. |
| Nazar Samvelovich Petrosyan is a Russian football coach and retired Soviet football player of Armenian descent, currently serving as the president of FC Nika Moscow. |
