Boy name
Athar name meaning
“purer, cleaner”
Athar is a masculine name commonly linked to Arabic aṭhar, meaning purer or cleaner. The proposed source is the comparative form of ṭāhir, meaning pure or clean. This grammatical relationship supplies the comparative sense of greater purity or cleanliness expressed in the name’s meaning.
What does Athar 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 Athar
Probably represents Arabic aṭhar, the comparative form of ṭāhir, meaning pure or clean.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Athar in Islam and the Quran
Athar does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (أطهر) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 232 and QS Hud [11]: 78.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Athar
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /atar/ |
| Arabic script | أطهر |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦠꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮒ᮪ᮠᮁ |
Is Athar a boy’s name?
Yes, Athar is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Athar ranks #5,088 among boy names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Athar
- Azhar♂Bright, radiant
- Anhar♂Rivers, flowing waterways
- Ashar♂Afternoon time
- Amhar♂More skilled, most proficient
- Adhar♂Support, foundation
- Anwar♂Brighter, more radiant
- Akbar♂Greater, greatest
- Azhari♂Associated with Al-Azhar
- Azwar♂More inclined, more turned aside
- Ashari♂Associated with Ash'ar
- Ambar♂♀Fragrant, sweet-smelling
- Amar♂One who makes things flourish
Names with related meanings
- Tahir♂Pure, unblemished
- Afif♂Chaste and honorable
- Subhan♂The transcendence and glory of God
- Zaki♂Pure, virtuous, growing in goodness
- Taher♂Pure, clean
- Thahir♂Pure, unblemished
- Maksum♂Protected from error or sin
- Thohir♂Pure, free from impurity
- Ning♂♀Clear
- Tirta♂Water
- Fitrah♂♀Innate disposition, original nature
- Ismet♂Purity and protection
FAQ about the name Athar
What is the meaning of Athar?
Athar means purer, cleaner. Probably represents Arabic aṭhar, the comparative form of ṭāhir, meaning pure or clean.
Is Athar a boy’s name?
Yes, Athar is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Athar?
Athar is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Athar in the Quran?
Athar does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (أطهر) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 232 and QS Hud [11]: 78.
How many syllables does Athar have?
Athar has 2 syllables (At-har) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Athar?
Athar ranks #5,088 among boy names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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