Boy name
Muhayar name meaning
“given a choice”
Muhayar is a masculine name commonly linked to the Arabic word mukhayyar, meaning “given a choice”. The source word also carries the sense of being free to choose. The name is understood as an adapted form of mukhayyar, retaining its connection with choice and the freedom to select.
What does Muhayar mean?
Given a choice
In Indonesian: yang diberi pilihan
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 Muhayar
Possibly an adaptation of Arabic mukhayyar, meaning given a choice or free to choose.
Muhayar in Islam and the Quran
Muhayar 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 Muhayar
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /muhajar/ |
| Arabic script | مخير |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦸꦲꦪꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮥᮠᮚᮁ |
Is Muhayar a boy’s name?
Yes, Muhayar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Muhayar ranks #4,298 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 Muhayar
Famous people named Muhayar
- Muhayar Rustamudin
FAQ about the name Muhayar
What is the meaning of Muhayar?
Muhayar means given a choice. Possibly an adaptation of Arabic mukhayyar, meaning given a choice or free to choose.
Is Muhayar a boy’s name?
Yes, Muhayar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
Is the name Muhayar in the Quran?
Muhayar does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Muhayar have?
Muhayar has 3 syllables (Mu-ha-yar) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Muhayar?
Muhayar ranks #4,298 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Muhayar?
Notable people named Muhayar include Muhayar Rustamudin.
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