Boy name
Asgar name meaning
“smaller, smallest”
Asgar is a masculine name commonly linked to Arabic, meaning “smaller” or “smallest”. It is associated with Asghar as a likely spelling variant. The source word is Arabic asghar, a comparative form carrying those meanings, which provides the basis for this interpretation of the name.
What does Asgar mean?
Smaller, smallest
In Indonesian: lebih kecil, paling kecil
In Anwar, Iskandar, and Fajar, -ar belongs to the complete name rather than serving as a suffix with one shared meaning. Similar endings do not imply a common origin or meaning. More boy names ending in -ar →
Origin and cultural usage of Asgar
Asgar is likely a variant of Asghar, from Arabic asghar, a comparative form meaning smaller or smallest.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Asgar in Islam and the Quran
Asgar does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (أصغر) does, for example in QS Yunus [10]: 61 and QS Saba [34]: 3.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Asgar
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Asgar, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Asgar: smaller, smallest
- Tarmudji: associated with the city of Termez
- Salamat: safety and well-being
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Meaning of each word
- Asgar: smaller, smallest
- Syawal: tenth month of the Hijri calendar
- Muttaqin: those who are mindful of God
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Asgar Hafizh
Meaning of each word
- Asgar: smaller, smallest
- Hafizh: guardian, memorizer
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Meaning of each word
- Sali: consoled; free from sorrow
- Asgar: smaller, smallest
- Nuryaman: light
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Asgar Mujahid
Meaning of each word
- Asgar: smaller, smallest
- Mujahid: one who strives in jihad
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Meaning of each word
- Asgar: smaller, smallest
- Hanief: upright in faith
- Tawakkal: placing one's trust in God
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How to pronounce Asgar
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /asgar/ |
| Arabic script | أصغر |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦱ꧀ꦒꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮞ᮪ᮌᮁ |
Is Asgar a boy’s name?
Yes, Asgar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Asgar ranks #3,844 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Asgar
- Aswar♂Horseman, mounted warrior
- Ashar♂Afternoon time
- Aspar♂
- Asmar♂Brown or tawny in colour
- Askar♂Soldier, military troops
- Anwar♂Brighter, more radiant
- Akbar♂Greater, greatest
- Azhar♂Bright, radiant
- Asmara♂♀Love and romantic desire
- Azwar♂More inclined, more turned aside
- Ashari♂Associated with Ash'ar
- Asyari♂Associated with Ash'ar
Famous people named Asgar
- Asgar · b. 1984
- Asgar Ali Djuhaepa · b. 1954
- Asgar L Malonda · b. 1959
- Asgar Sumantri
FAQ about the name Asgar
What is the meaning of Asgar?
Asgar means smaller, smallest. Asgar is likely a variant of Asghar, from Arabic asghar, a comparative form meaning smaller or smallest.
Is Asgar a boy’s name?
Yes, Asgar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Asgar?
Asgar is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Asgar in the Quran?
Asgar does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (أصغر) does, for example in QS Yunus [10]: 61 and QS Saba [34]: 3.
How many syllables does Asgar have?
Asgar has 2 syllables (As-gar) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Asgar?
Asgar ranks #3,844 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Asgar?
Some ideas: Asgar Tarmudji Salamat; Asgar Syawal Muttaqin; Asgar Hafizh.
Famous people named Asgar?
Notable people named Asgar include Asgar, Asgar Ali Djuhaepa, Asgar L Malonda.
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