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Persian

Azar

Pronounced ah-ZARShare

Meaning: Fire

  • Gender-neutral
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Azar is the Persian word for fire. The fiery meaning is distinct from names that refer more generally to light or the sun.

Nicknames

  • Azi

Spellings & variants

  • Azer
  • Aazar

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Azar comes from Persian.

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