ایثار

Isar

boyArabic, Urdu / Persian form

Isar is a Muslim boy name meaning “Altruism, self-sacrifice”.

MeaningAltruism, self-sacrifice
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Urdu / Persian form
Arabic spellingایثار
Pronunciationee-SAAR
Arabic rootأ ث ر (ʾ-th-r) — to prefer
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Isar

Isar is the Urdu and Persian pronunciation of Īthār, altruism, with th pronounced as 's'. It means putting others before oneself. In Iran īsār also carries the sense of sacrifice, used for those who served in war.

Is Isar a Muslim name?

Yes. Isar is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning altruism.

Is Isar in the Quran?

'They give preference over themselves, even though they are in need' (Quran 59:9).

Where is the name Isar used?

Used in Pakistan and Iran.

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Spellings and variants of Isar

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Isar mean?

Isar means 'Altruism, self-sacrifice'. It comes from Arabic, Urdu / Persian form.

Is Isar a Muslim name?

Yes. Isar is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning altruism.

How do you write Isar in Arabic?

Isar is written ایثار in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Isar?

Isar is pronounced ee-SAAR.

Is Isar mentioned in the Quran?

'They give preference over themselves, even though they are in need' (Quran 59:9).

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