هونەر

Hunar

boyKurdish / Persian

Hunar is a Muslim boy name meaning “Art, skill, talent”.

MeaningArt, skill, talent
GenderBoy
OriginKurdish / Persian
Arabic spellingهونەر
Pronunciationhoo-NAR
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Hunar

Hunar is the Kurdish form of the Persian honar, 'art, skill, talent'. It is a popular boys' name in Iraqi Kurdistan and expresses a hope that the child will be gifted and capable. In Urdu, hunar means 'skill' as well, so the word is familiar far beyond Kurdistan.

Is Hunar a Muslim name?

Yes, in practice. Hunar is a Persian-Kurdish name meaning 'skill' or 'art', used by Kurdish Muslim families.

Where is the name Hunar used?

Common in Iraqi Kurdistan.

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Spellings and variants of Hunar

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hunar mean?

Hunar means 'Art, skill, talent'. It comes from Kurdish / Persian.

Is Hunar a Muslim name?

Yes, in practice. Hunar is a Persian-Kurdish name meaning 'skill' or 'art', used by Kurdish Muslim families.

How do you write Hunar in Arabic?

Hunar is written هونەر in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Hunar?

Hunar is pronounced hoo-NAR.

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