Yasar
Yasar is a Muslim boy name meaning “Ease, comfort, affluence”.
| Meaning | Ease, comfort, affluence |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic; also Turkish Yaşar |
| Arabic spelling | يسار |
| Pronunciation | yah-SAHR |
| Arabic root | ي س ر (y-s-r) — to be easy, to be well off |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Yasar
In Arabic, Yasār means ease and prosperity, from the same root as yusr (ease) and Yāsir. It was a known name in early Islam: the Companion Maʿqil ibn Yasār is named after his father. In Turkey the similar-looking Yaşar is a separate Turkish name meaning 'he lives', traditionally given as a wish for a child's long life.
Is Yasar a Muslim name?
Yes. Yasar is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning ease and affluence, and the Turkish form Yaşar is also very common among Muslims in Turkey.
Is Yasar in the Quran?
The root y-s-r appears in the Quran in the sense of ease, as in 'We will ease him toward ease' (Quran 92:7).
Where is the name Yasar used?
Used in the Arab world and South Asia as Yasar, and very common in Turkey in the form Yaşar.
Gifts with the name Yasar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yasar mean?
Yasar means 'Ease, comfort, affluence'. It comes from Arabic; also Turkish Yaşar.
Is Yasar a Muslim name?
Yes. Yasar is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning ease and affluence, and the Turkish form Yaşar is also very common among Muslims in Turkey.
How do you write Yasar in Arabic?
Yasar is written يسار in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Yasar?
Yasar is pronounced yah-SAHR.
Is Yasar mentioned in the Quran?
The root y-s-r appears in the Quran in the sense of ease, as in 'We will ease him toward ease' (Quran 92:7).