Boy name
Ashar name meaning
“afternoon time”
Ashar is a masculine name commonly linked to Asar, from Arabic ʿaṣr, meaning time or afternoon. The name is understood as a spelling variant of Asar. Alongside its meaning of afternoon time, the source word also names the time of the afternoon prayer.
What does Ashar mean?
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 Ashar
Ashar commonly represents Asar, from Arabic ʿaṣr, 'time' or 'afternoon'. The word also names the afternoon prayer time.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Ashar in Islam and the Quran
Ashar does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (والعصر) does, for example in QS Al-’Asr [103]: 1.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Ashar
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ashar, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Ashar: afternoon time
- Bagir: one who delves into knowledge
- Ikram: honoring, respectful treatment
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Meaning of each word
- Ashar: afternoon time
- Reyhan: fragrant basil plant
- Fatih: opener, conqueror
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Ashar Sultan
Meaning of each word
- Ashar: afternoon time
- Sultan: ruler, holder of authority
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Meaning of each word
- Taqwa: God-consciousness and devotion
- Ashar: afternoon time
- Rawi: storyteller or narrator
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Ashar Hafil
Meaning of each word
- Ashar: afternoon time
- Hafil: abundant; full
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Meaning of each word
- Ashar: afternoon time
- Saadi: associated with happiness or good fortune
- Husien: little and handsome
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How to pronounce Ashar
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ashar/ |
| Arabic script | عصر |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦱꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮞ᮪ᮠᮁ |
Is Ashar a boy’s name?
Yes, Ashar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 91% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Ashar ranks #1,656 among boy names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Ashar
- Azhar♂Bright, radiant
- Ashari♂Associated with Ash'ar
- Anhar♂Rivers, flowing waterways
- Aswar♂Horseman, mounted warrior
- Anshar♂Helpers, supporters
- Aspar♂
- Amhar♂More skilled, most proficient
- Asmar♂Brown or tawny in colour
- Adhar♂Support, foundation
- Asgar♂Smaller, smallest
- Ashary♂Associated with Ash'ar
- Askar♂Soldier, military troops
Names with related meanings
- Fajar♂Light before sunrise
- Hari♂Day
- Ramadhan♂The fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Purwanto♂Beginning, that which comes first
- Yuli♂♀Associated with the month of July
- Yulianto♂Associated with July
- Harry♂Day
- Ramadhani♂♀Associated with the month of Ramadan
- Syahrul♂A calendar month
- Riyadi♂Connected with a festive holiday
- Febri♂♀Associated with February
- Yanuar♂Associated with January
Famous people named Ashar
- Ashar Ramadhani · b. 1998
- Ashar · b. 1998
- Ashar · b. 1982
- Ashar Rasyid · b. 1973
- M. Ashar Suryobroto · b. 1947
FAQ about the name Ashar
What is the meaning of Ashar?
Ashar means afternoon time. Ashar commonly represents Asar, from Arabic ʿaṣr, 'time' or 'afternoon'. The word also names the afternoon prayer time.
Is Ashar a boy’s name?
Yes, Ashar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 91% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ashar?
Ashar is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Ashar in the Quran?
Ashar does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (والعصر) does, for example in QS Al-’Asr [103]: 1.
How many syllables does Ashar have?
Ashar has 2 syllables (As-har) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Ashar?
Ashar ranks #1,656 among boy names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Ashar?
Some ideas: Ashar Bagir Ikram; Ashar Reyhan Fatih; Ashar Sultan.
Famous people named Ashar?
Notable people named Ashar include Ashar Ramadhani, Ashar, Ashar.
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