ستار

Sattar

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Sattar is a Muslim boy name meaning “One who covers faults; the Concealer”.

MeaningOne who covers faults; the Concealer
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingستار
Pronunciationsat-TAAR
Arabic rootس ت ر (s-t-r) — to cover, conceal
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Sattar

Sattar (Sattār) means one who covers and conceals the faults of others. Al-Sattar is traditionally counted among the names of God, so the full name is Abd al-Sattar, servant of the Concealer; Sattar alone is a common short form in Iraq, Iran and Pakistan. The Pakistani philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi is a well-known bearer.

Is Sattar a Muslim name?

Yes. Sattar is a Muslim name, usually a short form of Abdul Sattar, servant of God who conceals faults.

Where is the name Sattar used?

Common in Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan.

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Spellings and variants of Sattar

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sattar mean?

Sattar means 'One who covers faults; the Concealer'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Sattar a Muslim name?

Yes. Sattar is a Muslim name, usually a short form of Abdul Sattar, servant of God who conceals faults.

How do you write Sattar in Arabic?

Sattar is written ستار in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Sattar?

Sattar is pronounced sat-TAAR.

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