Boy name
Hisar name meaning
“fortress”
Hisar is a masculine name commonly linked to Turkish hisar, meaning fortress. The Turkish word was borrowed from Arabic ḥiṣār, providing a further language connection behind the name. This derivation explains the fortress meaning, although it does not establish the origin of every Indonesian use.
What does Hisar mean?
Fortress
In Indonesian: benteng
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 Hisar
Hisar is known as a name from Turkish hisar, 'fortress', borrowed from Arabic ḥiṣār. This does not establish the origin of every Indonesian use.
Hisar in Islam and the Quran
Hisar does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Hisar
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hisar/ |
| Arabic script | حصار |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦱꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮤᮞᮁ |
Is Hisar a boy’s name?
Yes, Hisar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Hisar ranks #2,230 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Hisar
Famous people named Hisar
- Hisar Siallagan
- Hisar Manongam Pasaribu · b. 1961
- Hisar Maruli Manurung
- Hisar Simangunsong
- Hisar Tambunan · b. 1971
- Hisar Wahab Sinaga · b. 1966
FAQ about the name Hisar
What is the meaning of Hisar?
Hisar means fortress. Hisar is known as a name from Turkish hisar, 'fortress', borrowed from Arabic ḥiṣār. This does not establish the origin of every Indonesian use.
Is Hisar a boy’s name?
Yes, Hisar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
Is the name Hisar in the Quran?
Hisar does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Hisar have?
Hisar has 2 syllables (Hi-sar) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Hisar?
Hisar ranks #2,230 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Hisar?
Notable people named Hisar include Hisar Siallagan, Hisar Manongam Pasaribu, Hisar Maruli Manurung.
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