انار

Anar

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Anar is a Muslim boy name meaning “Pomegranate”.

MeaningPomegranate
GenderBoy
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingانار
Pronunciationah-NAR
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Anar

Anar is the Persian word for pomegranate, a fruit valued in the region as a sign of abundance. In Azerbaijan it is a boys' name, made well known by the writer Anar Rzayev, while in India and Pakistan Anar is sometimes used for girls. The pomegranate is also mentioned in the Quran among the fruits of Paradise.

Is Anar a Muslim name?

Yes. Anar is a Persian name meaning pomegranate, used by Muslim families in Azerbaijan, Central Asia and Iran.

Is Anar in the Quran?

The pomegranate (rummān in Arabic) is mentioned in the Quran: 'In both of them are fruit, date palms and pomegranates' (Quran 55:68).

Where is the name Anar used?

A boys' name in Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan.

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Spellings and variants of Anar

Anarbek

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Anar mean?

Anar means 'Pomegranate'. It comes from Persian.

Is Anar a Muslim name?

Yes. Anar is a Persian name meaning pomegranate, used by Muslim families in Azerbaijan, Central Asia and Iran.

How do you write Anar in Arabic?

Anar is written انار in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Anar?

Anar is pronounced ah-NAR.

Is Anar mentioned in the Quran?

The pomegranate (rummān in Arabic) is mentioned in the Quran: 'In both of them are fruit, date palms and pomegranates' (Quran 55:68).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.