Boy name
Mahar name meaning
“a gift stipulated in marriage”
Mahar is a masculine name commonly linked to the Malay and Indonesian word mahar, meaning a gift stipulated in marriage. That word was borrowed from Arabic mahr, a marriage gift or settlement. The name’s meaning follows this established marriage-related sense of its source word.
What does Mahar mean?
A gift stipulated in marriage
In Indonesian: pemberian dalam akad pernikahan
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 Mahar
Possibly from Malay and Indonesian mahar, borrowed from Arabic mahr, meaning a marriage gift or settlement.
Mahar in Islam and the Quran
Mahar 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.
Name combinations with Mahar
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Mahar, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Mahar Satrijo Febriyanto
Meaning of each word
- Mahar: a gift stipulated in marriage
- Satrijo: knight, warrior
- Febriyanto: associated with February
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Meaning of each word
- Mahar: a gift stipulated in marriage
- Gandhi: seller of fragrances
- Ismaya: another name for the character Semar
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Mahar Ananta
Meaning of each word
- Mahar: a gift stipulated in marriage
- Ananta: boundless, unending
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Meaning of each word
- Radityo: the sun
- Mahar: a gift stipulated in marriage
- Tulis: to inscribe letters or writing
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Mahar Satriya
Meaning of each word
- Mahar: a gift stipulated in marriage
- Satriya: knight, warrior
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Meaning of each word
- Mahar: a gift stipulated in marriage
- Raja: ruler of a kingdom
- Yogie: yoga practitioner, spiritual aspirant
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How to pronounce Mahar
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mahar/ |
| Arabic script | مهر |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦲꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮠᮁ |
Is Mahar a boy’s name?
Yes, Mahar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Mahar ranks #4,218 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 Mahar
- Maha♂♀Great, mighty
- Mahir♂Capable and accomplished in a skill
- Maman♂Safe, peaceful
- Mahdi♂Guided toward the right path
- Manaf♂Height, elevated standing
- Manan♂One who bestows abundant favors
- Muhtar♂Chosen, selected
- Mamat♂The praised one
- Masdar♂Source, point of origin
- Mala♂♀Flower garland, floral wreath
- Mara♂♀Bitter
- Manap♂High, elevated
Famous people named Mahar
- Mahar Mardjono · b. 1923
FAQ about the name Mahar
What is the meaning of Mahar?
Mahar means a gift stipulated in marriage. Possibly from Malay and Indonesian mahar, borrowed from Arabic mahr, meaning a marriage gift or settlement.
Is Mahar a boy’s name?
Yes, Mahar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Mahar?
Mahar is of Arabic and Malay origin.
Is the name Mahar in the Quran?
Mahar does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Mahar have?
Mahar has 2 syllables (Ma-har) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Mahar?
Mahar ranks #4,218 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 Mahar?
Some ideas: Mahar Satrijo Febriyanto; Mahar Gandhi Ismaya; Mahar Ananta.
Famous people named Mahar?
Notable people named Mahar include Mahar Mardjono.
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